Product No. | 01-cit00-group |
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GCC | DS-GP Sri Lanka |
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Common Name | Citronella, Mana Grass, Winter's Grass |
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Scientific Name | Cymbopogon nardus, Andropogon nardus, C. winterianus |
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Family Name | Poaceae or Gramineae (grass) |
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Indigenous Country | Sri Lanka, Asia |
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Country Of Production | Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Asia |
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History | Several Asian cultures use citronella for its medicinal value in reducing fevers, eliminating intestinal parasites, relieving digestive and menstrual problems, stimulating the system and repelling insects especially mosquitoes. |
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history_cont | No |
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Plant Description | A tall, perennial, aromatic grass growing to 5 feet with large, coarse blades. |
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Parts Processed | Dried grass. |
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Processing Methods | Steam distilled |
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Color Range | Yellow - brown. |
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Chemical Constituents | Class depends on country of origin. Alcohol from Sri Lanka, Aldehyde from Java |
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Yin/Yang | Yin/Yang |
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Physical Uses | Antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, insecticide, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge. |
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Physical_Uses_cont | Used for perspiration, oily skin, insect repellent, cold, flu, minor infections, fatigue, headaches, and mental clearing and uplifting. |
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Mental Uses | I am one with God. God is within me and all things. Life is good. |
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Emotional Uses | Depressed, gloom and doom, alone, separate TO joy, light-hearted, well-being, just happy to be alive. |
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Spiritual Uses | Can indicate you take life too seriously. One of the indicators that you are spiritually connected is laughter, making fun and having fun. |
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Spiritual_Uses_Cont | Citronella releases a heaviness from the field and seems to especially strengthen the root chakra so that you can experience a full body presence. |
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Applications | Aroma lamp, bath, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, massage, mist spray, skin or pet's fur. |
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Warnings/Contraindications | Skin irritant, phototoxic so avoid sun after using on skin. |
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