Bug Repellent For Eczema Skin
The Essential Oil of Citronella – The One Bugs Don’t Like
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) is in the grass family (Poaceae or Gramineae) and is obtained through steam distillation of the leaves. It is a tall, aromatic, perennial grass found in Sri Lanka. Many will recognize this fragrance since it is used widely as an insect repellant. However, it has many powerful properties.
Traditionally many cultures have used this oil to treat intestinal parasites, menstrual problems, and it has been used as a stimulant. For centuries it has been used for sanitizing and deodorizing surfaces. It is used in Chinese traditional medicine for rheumatic pain.
Today we consider citronella to be a powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, insect-repellent, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anti worms. Bugs simply don’t like its fragrance. But did you know that it is also good for respiratory infections, muscle/nerve pain, digestive and intestinal problems, anxiety, skin problems like acne, eczema, and oily skin?
Citronella’s mail effect is that of being an insect repellent and as an anti-infectious agent. Citronella can be diluted one part essential oil to one part mixing oil. It can be diffused, directly inhaled, or even taken as a dietary supplement. Citronella mixes well with cedarwood for insect repelling. It also mixes well with geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange, and pine.
Citronella is non-toxic, non-irritant but may cause dermatitis in some individuals.
To learn more about Citronella and other essential oils you might want to consider becoming a certified aromatherapist. Educational courses in healing energy and aromatherapy can help you understand how essential oils heal the body/mind/spirit.
Author: Linda Lee Smith
Check this out for more information on learning to heal through the art of aromatherapy as a clinical aromatherapist. http://www.ISHAaromatherapy.com For educational courses on healing energy and the laying-on of hands, you can go to http://www.HTSpiritualMinistry.com You can also read more about aromatherapy and Citronella essential oil in Linda Smith’s books: Called into Healing, Reclaiming our Judeo-Christian Legacy of Healing Touch, and Healing Oils Healing Hands, Discovering the Power of Prayer, Hands On Healing and Anointing. You can find these books and much more on my web site at http://www.ISHAhealing.com/HealingStore/tabid/348/Default.aspx
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