Citronella Essential Oil

Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronella, citronellal, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavoring industries throughout the world  Citronella oil is also a plant-based insect repellent and has been registered for this use in the United States since 1948  The United States Environmental Protection Agency considers oil of citronella as a bio pesticide with a non-toxic mode of action.