Citronella Java - Essential Oil

CITRONELLA JAVA (PG-K)(Cymbopogon Winterianus)~ Extensively used in soaps, detergents, household goods and industrial perfumes. Put into insect repellent formulation against moths, ants, fleas, etc.,for use in the home and garden. (TIP)Mixed with cedarwood e/o, has been a popular remedy against mosquito attacks for many years prior to the appearance of DDT and other modern insecticides.

APPLICATIONS)~ Antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge.

(SAFETY PRECAUTIONS) ~ Avoid use during pregnancy, May cause dermatitis in some individuals.

FLASH POINT: 170 F degrees

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Here is a simple yet accurate conversion chart for measures used in most books.

  1 ml = 20 drops
  5 ml = 1/16 oz. or 1 tsp.
 10 ml = 1/3 oz. or 2 tsp.
 15 ml = 1/2 oz. or 1 tbsp.
 30 ml = 1 oz. or 2 tbsp.
 60 ml = 2 oz. or 1/4 cup
120 ml = 4 oz. or 1/2 cup