Description
Extraction:
Steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops.
Charactersitics:
A pale yellow liquid with a light, fresh, lemony fragrance.
MIDDLE NOTE.
Odour effects:
Calming, emotional tonic.
Cautions:
Avoid during pregnancy. Could irritate some skins.
Main chemical constituents:
Geranyl acetate, neryl acetate, citronellyl acetate – 2%
Citronellal, Citral – 49%
Methyl heptenone – 7%
Beta-caryophyllene, germacrene, alpha copaene – 20%
1.8 – Cineol, caryophyllene oxide – 4%
Limonene, trans-acimene – 1%
Citronellol, geraniol, linalool – 5%
Properties and indications:
MIND
Calming, yet uplifting effect on emotions. Said to remove ‘blocks’. Soothing in cases of shock, panic, and hysteria.
BODY
Eases high blood pressure, slowing down heartbeat, especially where the heart has been over stimulated. Regulates periods and promotes a soothing and relaxing action on painful menstruation. Tonic to the uterus. May be helpful with nausea, flatulence, vomiting, dyspepsia, and dysentery. Has a cooling effect on fevers. Seems to have a calming action on rapid breathing, and may therefore be good for asthma.
SKIN
Checks blood flow in wounds and may have some effect on fungal infections. Said to clear greasy hair and counteract baldness.
Other uses:
Toiletries, cosmetics and perfumes. Employed in major food categories
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