Citronella Essential Oil doesn't just work like your favorite brand of citronella candle. Citronella has many uses, ranging from, but not limited to, being an antibacterial, anti fungal, and antiseptic. It works as deodorant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic. It can reduce a fever, and helps with stomach upset. It also is good for treating (gross I know) intestinal worms.
Also, it repels insects.
It is particularly good at helping to treat (but I still always say: see a doctor) infections of the digestive/urinary tracts. It's also great to have on hand for a first aid kit- you can use it for stomachaches, or to help disinfect a cut or scrape.
It is also recommended for helping pain/upset stomach when for menstrual cramps OR when it is a side effect of medication because this particular oil helps get toxins out of the body.
Many people also recommend Citronella Essential Oil for weight loss as it is a diuretic, so it helps reduce bloating. It also is a diaphoretic, which means it induces sweating, so it helps get toxins out of the body. This property is also what helps reduce fever.
Now we all know Citronella works on mosquitos, but as a dog lover, I like that it works on fleas. It also works on lice.
Citronella is overall a good oil to have around the house.
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