May 07, 2018 236 Comments
Citronella essential oil has been used for centuries in parts of the world such as China and Indonesia to treat a wide variety of health conditions. Though most people associate this wonderful essential oil with insect repellant, there are many more amazing benefits of citronella essential oil.
Citronella is a grass that grows in Asia and the South Pacific. The strong lemony aroma is how it got the name citronella. The steam distillation process produces an essential oil that concentrates that aroma, making it easy to recognize at first sniff.
The fact that citronella essential oil is used as a major ingredient in insect repellant comes from its natural power to keep mosquitos and other insects away without the use of harsh chemicals. Citronella essential oil has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a nontoxic way to effectively repel insects that’s safe for the environment. It also works to repel flies and fleas, both of which can carry a host of illnesses. Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and rub onto the skin to keep the bugs at bay.
When sitting on the porch, or enjoying the backyard, try using a rechargeable nebulizing diffuser to keep the mosquitos and insects away naturally. The Mobile-mini by Organic Aromas operates with a lithium-ion battery and is portable enough to take wherever you go; camping, the beach, or an evening fireworks show. Simply add citronella essential oil and let the flow keep you free from unwanted pests and irritating bug bites.
Though it might be the most common use for this essential oil, repelling insects is only one of the many amazing benefits of citronella essential oil. Here are 5 more.
The antiseptic properties of citronella essential oil make it helpful in fighting infections both internally, such as a urinary tract infection, and externally, such as an open wound. Not only can it stimulate the healing process, it can prevent further infection, such as sepsis, from setting in.
For those who prefer to use all natural alternatives to medications, citronella essential oil can induce feelings of happiness and hope. A natural anti-depressant, it can also relieve anxiety and stress and lead to a better night’s sleep for those who have insomnia.
With strong anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, citronella essential oil can kill many of the germs that cause odors and illness in the kitchen and bathroom. It’s a natural anti-fungal, which can control mold and mildew. And the fresh scent deodorizes the air anywhere you use it.
The many antioxidant properties of citronella essential oil have been shown to increase blood flow and stimulate circulation throughout the body. This can work well to ease symptoms in those who suffer from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The anti-inflammatory compound in citronella essential oil can help reduce inflammation that causes pain. It works especially well to fight inflammation in the GI tract and can ease digestion. This essential oil also has the ability to remove toxins throughout the body that can sometimes cause pain and inflammation.
June 25, 2019
another great article…thank you
January 03, 2019
Wow impressive just received my first bitte today its now my fav oil happy healing xo
July 06, 2018
Impressed with the results of HBNO™ Citronella Essential Oil.
May 14, 2018
I did not know citronella essential oil has the ability to remove toxins throughout the body that can sometimes cause pain and inflammation,
wow I am dumbfounded.
May 14, 2018
I had no idea this was an anti-inflammatory.
May 14, 2018
A lot of uses for this product, didn’t know
May 14, 2018
Have always loved citronella, but didn’t realize all of it’s uses.
May 14, 2018
Wow I’m amazed I was aware of being beneficial for inflammation and of course to soothe but the other benefits are shocking
May 14, 2018
Love the different uses for the citronella oil especially for mold. I love using oils they smell so good too
May 14, 2018
I didn’t know that it was useful against depression!
May 14, 2018
I had no idea!! I thought that Citronella was strictly a bug deterrent. I am so very impressed!
May 14, 2018
Wow so many uses
May 14, 2018
I really appreciated learning about some of the benefits of Citronella Essential Oil. I am definitely more interested in using it as a result of having read this blog post.
May 14, 2018
This is amazing I need help with several of these issues
May 14, 2018
I had no idea that Citronella Oil could do all of these things!
May 14, 2018
I had no idea it had so many benefits!
May 14, 2018
I had no idea it had so many benefits!
May 14, 2018
I didn’t realize this oil had so many good benefits. I like that it helps depression & insomnia. I remember when we were kids sitting outside, my mom had the citronella candles on the table.
May 14, 2018
I bugs didn’t like it but I never knew all the other benefits.
May 14, 2018
I love all the health benefits
May 14, 2018
So many Great benefits. Amazing
May 14, 2018
Fighting against depression is something that hits home for me. Like that there is a natural options too.
May 14, 2018
I never knew there were so many benefits to using Citronella Essential Oil. I like that it can relieve anxiety and stress and fight insomnia.
May 14, 2018
Great post, lots of useful info.
May 14, 2018
I’ve used citronella candles in the past as a pest repellant but I had no idea it had so many other uses! Its definitely worth looking at herbal remedies before medicinal/chemical alternatives they can yield amazing results!
May 14, 2018
I never knew that Citronella Essential Oils could help with depression & insomnia, that’s really impressive! It’s amazing just how much it can do!
May 14, 2018
i love the smell of citronella ive always used it on holiday to keep the insects away but I had no idea it had all these other benefits!
May 14, 2018
Great and informative.
May 14, 2018
Amazing
May 14, 2018
Impressive
May 14, 2018
LOVE THE REPPELING PROPERTIES FOR BUGS
May 14, 2018
I can’t wait to try the Nebulizing Diffuser!
May 14, 2018
Love using Citronella instead of sprays. Ty for the chance
May 14, 2018
Very informative
May 14, 2018
Wow, I didn’t know citronella essential oil could do all of this. Would love to try it!
May 14, 2018
I had no idea it was a grass!!
May 14, 2018
And all this time I only knew it was a bug repellent!
May 14, 2018
I didn’t know citronella had so many uses. I thought it was good only for outdoors. I will send the diffuser link to my neighbor who enjoys spending evenings on her patio.
May 14, 2018
Sure didn’t know it was a grass… Learn something new daily….
May 14, 2018
Sure didn’t know it was a grass… Learn something new daily….
May 14, 2018
I knew about the bugs and insects but I didn’t know the others! Thank you for the info!
May 14, 2018
A brilliant oil…..with many different benefits !
May 14, 2018
A brilliant oil…..with many different benefits !
May 14, 2018
This would be perfect for my family! I knew it repelled bugs, but didn’t know the rest of it!! Thanks for the info!
May 14, 2018
This would be perfect for my family! I knew it repelled bugs, but didn’t know the rest of it!! Thanks for the info!
May 14, 2018
it does a lot more than i thought it did
May 14, 2018
nice
May 14, 2018
Citronella is one of my favourite essential oils, I didnt’ know it could be used internally for things like UTI’s though, very interesting!
May 14, 2018
I adore Citronella – it has a beautiful fragrance
May 14, 2018
oh man this would be wonderful to help with my nerve pain
May 14, 2018
Love citronella. The smell is always recognisable, :D Thanks for the giveaway.
May 14, 2018
We used citronella to keep the mosquitoes away during evening picnics in Texas when I was growing up, but I had no idea it had anti-insomnia properties!
May 14, 2018
Keeps the “nasties” at bay so that you can enjoy your time outdoors with the family!
May 13, 2018
What a great read. Definitely need more citronella in our lives so many amazing benefits
May 13, 2018
I knew about being a bug repellent, but the rest of the uses come as a surprise to me.
May 13, 2018
Very good informative article. Didn’t knew so many benefit of citronella before reading this blog. Thanks Chad Pegura :)
May 13, 2018
This sounds amazing! I had no idea you could do so much with citronella and the fact that I could use as a bug repellant AND a sleep aid AND kill germs in my home is fabulous! I would be SO happy to win this! What a great product!
May 13, 2018
Love using Citronella instead of harsh bug sprays. Smells nicer too.
May 13, 2018
This could probably help soothe my migraines! Also I didn’t know about the insects!
May 13, 2018
Would love to try this sounds awesome THANKYOU
May 13, 2018
I love essential oils. I make my own bug repellant from citronella oil!
May 13, 2018
Would love to try this. We need all the help we can get here
May 13, 2018
I didn’t know it could do so much.
May 13, 2018
my daughter suffers from depression and we use lots of oils .. I never knew citronella could help! we will have to try, thank you
May 13, 2018
Sounds like a good product. Thanks for the info.
May 13, 2018
I had no idea of all the benefits of citronella. Of particular interest is the possible help with insomnia. Thanks for the article.
May 13, 2018
great info – I didn’t know it could do so much
May 13, 2018
I wasn’t aware that citronella could help with depression!
May 13, 2018
I’ve only ever used citronella for bugs! I’ll be sure to use it for other things, will try adding it to my homemade cleaning spray! :)
May 13, 2018
Wow – I didn’t know citronella could be helpful for depression and insomnia! Amazing!
May 13, 2018
I didn’t realize there’s so many ways to use it. Awesome
May 13, 2018
Thanks for all this great info. Me and the wife are really into this kind of stuff.
May 13, 2018
Very informative article. I knew that it kept bugs away, but did not know about the other benefits
May 13, 2018
Wow! All amazing products. I am for sure going to have to try some of them out. Thanks so much for this great info.
May 13, 2018
oh wow the things you learn when surfing the web…lol. this would be perfect for me….with my aneurysm and paralysis and brain damage i am always trying to find a product that can help me , i try to find products that are drug free first as id rather try natural products etc. this is great!
May 13, 2018
Amazing! I definitely need to try this, didn’t realise how much good it did!
May 13, 2018
an interesting article thats taught me a few things there
May 13, 2018
I’m a big germ freak and didn’t know that Citronella is good for anti-fungal and antibacterial uses in my home. All 5 of the benefits of Citronella essential oil are a big interest to me.
May 12, 2018
I knew about it repelling bugs, but I had no idea it could be used against infection- THAT is important to me, as I’m allergic/non-responsive to antibiotics! I would LOVE more info on that!
May 12, 2018
This s a WONDERFUL product!
May 12, 2018
Love to try all those products !
May 12, 2018
Sounds like a great product!
May 12, 2018
I didn’t know about the other uses besides insect repellant.
May 12, 2018
sounds fantastic
May 12, 2018
Great
May 12, 2018
Sounds like it will help with my arthritis … thanks!
May 12, 2018
This is great to know!
May 12, 2018
I knew citronella was good for repelling bugs but had no idea of the many other uses. Thanks for sharing!
May 12, 2018
This is truly amazing. What an eye-opener.
May 12, 2018
wow does a lot more than i thought
May 12, 2018
Wow! I did not know that Citronella oil was used for so many different things. I would love to try it.
May 11, 2018
yea
May 11, 2018
Wow! So many uses! Good to know.
May 11, 2018
That was really interesting.I learnt so much
May 11, 2018
I love the idea of bug repellent for all natural alternatives, they are so hard to find
May 11, 2018
Amazing! I love the idea of bug repellent for all natural alternatives.
May 11, 2018
Wow, I didn’t know Citronella has so many wonderful uses. I just thought it was a bug repellant. Now I know better. I love that the diffuser is small enough to take anywhere.
May 11, 2018
I will use some citronella to see if i can get rid of the mildew around my windows. I love using essential oils and i keep a wooden box with an assortment of oils for uses around the home.
May 11, 2018
Wow that’s amazing!
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June 25, 2019
another great article…thank you