Citronella Materia Medica
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In herbal medicine, citronella has traditionally been used as a parasiticide and insect repellant and to prevent fevers, reduce abnormal appetite and revitalize nerves. In Mozambique, a decoction of citronella mixed with milk is used to strengthen the blood and the nervous system. Dried leaves are sometimes rubbed over the abdomen, muscles or joints to ameliorate stomach or rheumatic pain (used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat rheumatic pain).
In aromatherapy, citronella oil is considered to exert the following actions: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge. Citronella oil is thought to be purifying and vitalizing, to enhance mental acuity and speed the healing
process.
Download this chapter to learn more about CITRONELLA—Cymbopogon nardus.