I have always liked the scent of Citronella and used it in all of my dog shampoos. Had a spray with citronella that freshened dogs between baths and kept the mosquitoes away.
I decided this was the day to look up Citronella and do a short article.
Did you know that Citronella has many uses besides as an insect repellant? According to what I am reading it was and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Used in the treatment of fevers, menstrual problems, digestive problems,and internal parasites.
In aromatherapy, Citronella has been used as an insect repellant, to treat colds and flu, headaches, excessive perspiration, migraines, and neuralgia.
Never having used Citronella for anything but insect repellant, I do not know if any of the above works. I do know that as an insect repellant it does work. In another time frame, we used to spend our weekends anchored out on our boat. I always lit a citronella candle on the table while eating. It was great to keep the flys away from my floating picnic!
Amazing what you learn by reading and research! The plant sold as the mosquito plant is not Citronella, but a geranium with slight scent of citronella.
This is what Citronella really looks like. A member of the Cymbopogon family. Commonly called Lemon grass.
So, don’t be fooled and buy the mosquito plant that does not work!
Citronella scented geranium.
Email me at barb@soapstuffdaily.com and I will be glad to give you my formula for Insect spray.
Got a another use for Citronella or experience with it? Leave it below in the comment section.
Have a Happy Day,
Barb
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