Citronellal
Citronellal belongs to the family of terpene aldehydes and is therefore recognized for having the following properties:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Hypotensive
- Calming and sedative
- Stomachic and digestive
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Antiviral
- Litholytic
- Analgesic
Citronellal is also known to be a mosquito repellent.
For this family of molecules, there is little to no toxicity at usual doses.
However, pure citronellal may cause irritation, so it is necessary to dilute it in 50% carrier oil. For babies and sensitive skin, dilute to 10% essential oil and 90% carrier oil.
Citronellal is a molecule present in the following essential oils:
- Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus)
- Lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora)
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Essential oils are natural aromatic substances extracted from plants. They are often used in aromatherapy for their health and wellness benefits. Essential oils can be extracted from different parts of plants, such as leaves, flowers, barks, roots or seeds. The use of essential oils dates back to ancient times, where they were used for their medicinal properties and to perfume cosmetics and skincare products.
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