(Cymbopogon nardus)
Culture
Organic farming
Family
Poaceae
Biochemical profile
Géraniol, citronnellol, méthyl-iso-eugénol, acétate de géranyle, citronnellal
Part used
Entire plant, steam distilled without pressure.
Therapeutic effects
Fights infection, insect-repellant (mosquitoes and flies).
Indications
Repels insects, particularly mosquitoes when used in a diffuser. Apply diluted with vegetable oil to ankles and neck when hiking. Apply to insect bites to limit inflammation.
50ml / 1.6fl.oz