Status: Unsprayed Latin: Cymbopogen citratus Country: Haiti Part distilled: Grass Odor: Fresh, lemony We have a $50 minimum on all Wholesale purchases. |
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| Major Constituents:
alcohols: linalool, geraniol, nerol, citronellol, terpineol, ispulegol & others
esters: valeric, caprylic, capric.
aldehydes: citrals: neral, geranial; citronellal, isovaleric aldehyde, furfural, n-decyclic aldehyde.
Monoterpenes: limonene, myrcene, dipentene.
Also: methyl-heptenone
Traditional Uses: analgesic, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, strong airborne antiseptic, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, deodorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, sedative, tonic (digestive). Skin: acne, athlete's foot, skin parasites, bruises, excessive perspiration, enlarged pores, oily skin & hair, cellulite, tissue toner - stimulates hydration & lymphatic detoxification. Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, after sports muscle pain (sprain, bruises, dislocation), bruises, improves muscle tone. Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: stops bleeding, increases circulation, increases lymphatic circulation & detoxification Immune: fevers, infections, enfironment disinfection, deodorant, supports thymus gland Digestive: colitis, indigestion, gastro-enteritis, stimulates liver and digestion, intestinal antiseptic, intestinal parasites Endocrine: supports thymus gland & spleen function Genito-urinary/Reproductive: induces menstruation, increases milk in nursing mothers Nervous Brain/ Mind: sedative, headaches, stress related contitions, nervous exhaustion, irritability, lack of concentration, morning fatigue Emotional/Energetic: uplifts and refreshes, great for dispelling anger and frustration, Blends well with: citronella, geranium, lavender, lime, neroli, orange, petitgrain, ylang ylang, rosemary, palmarosa, vetiver, eucalyptus, Satety Data: non-toxic, possible dermal sensitization SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |