Botanical Profile
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus
Plant Part: Leaf
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: Sri Lanka
Note: Middle
Aroma: Medium strength, clove-like, warm, spicy, slightly sweet
Blends Well With: Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree
Key Applications
Wellness & Aromatherapy
Calms nerves and enhances clarity
Creates a clean, uplifting environment
Refreshes energy after stress or fatigue
Hair & Skincare
Strengthens hair from the roots
Moisturizes scalp and reduces dandruff (when diluted)
Cleanses oily skin and supports clarity
Household & Crafts
Natural insect repellent for outdoor use
Freshens spaces in sprays, candles, and cleaners
Adds herbaceous spice to handmade soaps and perfumes
Ritual & Spiritual
Clears stagnant or negative energy
Used for protective boundaries in ritual blends
Invokes purification and renewal
History & Tradition
Citronella has been valued for centuries in Asian and Middle Eastern medicine and perfumery. It was burned to purify homes, ward off pests, and refresh the air. In folk practices, it became a symbol of protection and cleansing, invoked in both practical and spiritual rituals. Today, it remains a trusted natural alternative in personal care and home products.
How to Use
Diffuser: Add 3–4 drops for a clean, refreshing atmosphere
Outdoor Spray: Blend with water and carrier oil for natural insect repellent
Hair Care: Add diluted drops to shampoo or scalp oils for strength and balance
Ritual: Use in anointing or space-cleansing sprays to clear and protect
Safety & Precautions
Essential oils are the plant’s concentrated spirit. a single drop holds its will, wisdom, and a touch of wildness. You’re working with nature’s heavy artillery, not hobby supplies. Handle with care; reverence is the first safeguard. These are allies, not employees. Treat them accordingly. Use with both heart and mind. intuition for flow, education for form.
Dilute before skin contact. Mix with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil.
Trust me, “raw essence” sounds better than it feels.Do not use undiluted (neat). The burn is real, and it’s not enlightenment.
Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and broken skin. If contact occurs, dilute immediately with vegetable oil or milk. NEVER water first. Alchemy 101: oil and water have never agreed to a merger.
For external use only. If you can taste it, you’ve gone too far.
Store properly. Sunlight and heat speed oxidation…and explosions. Neither improves the aroma.
Photosensitivity warning: Citrus oils and sunlight don’t mix. Apply responsibly!
Your skin is not a crème brûlée, and unless you’re auditioning as Toast, stay out of the sun for 24 hours.Children, Pets, and Pregnancy: Small in size, high in absorption — please don’t turn them into experiments.
Discontinue use if redness, rash, or irritation occurs — your skin has entered the chat with performance feedback.
The Magick Within
At Aureum Terra Herb, Citronella is the oil of protection and clarity. It repels what drains, attracts what uplifts, and fortifies the energetic field around you.
Citronella whispers: protection clears, and clarity empowers.