Tips & Recipes for 

Citronella


Citronella is distilled from a scented grass, and has a reputation for repelling insects. It has a strong lemon smell despite not being related in any way to the citrus family. Underlying the lemony aroma, you may detect herbaceous and floral notes... this oil has some similar compounds to both Geranium and Rose, so it is sometimes used in skin care as well as in its more common usage as an insect repellent and sanitizer. Consider adding it to dryer balls to impart a long-lasting citrus note to your laundry!  

Here are some recipes and diffuser blends so you can enjoy your bottle of Citronella in many ways. 


Recipes

Citronella Reed Diffuser

Ingredients

1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
15-20 drops Citronella
Reed diffuser sticks
Pretty glass bottle



Directions

  1. Put the Fractionated Coconut Oil and Citronella into a glass container
  2. Add the reed diffuser sticks.  
It may take up to a day for the essential oil to make its way up the diffuser for you to smell. Flip each reed every 2-3 days for a stronger aroma. 

DIY Repellent Spray

Ingredients

2 drops clear liquid soap
2 drops Citronella
4 drops Lavender*
4 drops Cedarwood*
2 oz spray bottle

*other oils to consider: Lemon Eucalyptus, Patchouli, TerraShield, Peppermint

 

Directions

  1. Add the soap to the the spray bottle. 
  2. Add the essential oils and combine with the soap. 
  3. Carefully fill the bottle with purified water, taking care not to create foam. 
  4. Swirl the bottle to combine everything, then use as a spray on clothing and skin to repel insects.

Diffuser Blends

WILDFLOWER WALK

2 drops Citronella
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Patchouli

SELF DISCOVERY

3 drops Citronella
2 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Arborvitae

OUTDOOR ESCAPE

3 drops Citronella
3 drops Douglas Fir

Emotional Healing

Our sense of smell is a key that can unlock and release emotional pain that we have buried deep inside ourselves. What would it feel like to be free of those burdens? 


Citronella is the oil of averting.  It is a good oil to use when you need to avert the unwanted, release what is not serving you, or repel what is harmful to you. Citronella helps you to be discerning of what is good, as well as forgiving. 

Use Citronella when you feel irritated, judgemental, invaded or overrun, or when you feel stagnant or unable to properly discern. Citronella helps to break the energetic cycle of irritation and release the need to feel annoyed and preyed upon. 

Inhale from the bottle, diffuse it, or place a drop in your hands and inhale deeply. To use Citronella topically, dilute 1-2 drops with carrier oil and apply to the bottoms of the feet. To use it environmentally, add a few drops to a spray bottle and mist around the home. 


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