Where Does Citronella Come From?
Citronella is a naturally occurring oil that is derived from leaves and grass. This gives the citronella oil a characteric yellow/brown color with a grassy, floral, and citrus scent. Citronella essential oil is used for many purposes, namely a natural insect repellent, as perfume, as a food additive, to promote wound healing, and even as an antifungal agent. Citronella candles have since become a very popular product that is marketed to repel not only mosquitoes but a variety of other insects as well.
Citronella oil is produced inside leaves and grass. It has a yellowish-brown color and its scent is a mixture of grassy, floral, and citrusy tones. Citronella oil has many uses: it is used as a natural insect repellent, a perfume, a food additive, a wound-healing agent, and an antifungal agent. Most popularly, citronella is taken from plants to be marketed and used as an insect repellent, targeting mosquitoes and more.