Translations:Cymbopogon/3/en

Uses

Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 ¹⁄₂ ft) and have magenta-colored base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy. The principal chemical constituents of citronella, geraniol and citronellol, are antiseptics, hence their use in household disinfectants and soaps. Besides oil production, citronella grass is also used for culinary purposes as a flavoring.