Citronella Java Oil
| Botanical name : |
Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt ex Bor. |
| Production process : |
Water steam distillation of aerial parts of Cymbopogon winterianus |
| INCI : |
CYMBOPOGON WINTERIANUS HERB OIL |
| N° CAS / EINECS : |
91771-61-8 / 294-954-7 |
Characteristics :
| Physical state : |
Clear mobil liquid |
| Color : |
Light yellow, light brown |
| Odour : |
Herbaceous |
| Main components : |
Citronellal, géraniol, Citronellol |
 available in Organic  Kosher
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History & Traditions :
Originally from Indonesia, this plant is particularly known for its repulsive effect against mosquitoes. It is also a major ingredient of Asian cuisine.
It is a grass with long narrow leaves and a linear stem that grows in tropical regions. Different varieties are found in Indonesia and Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Asia
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