Cymbopogon
nardus steam distilled from a resilient grass. Has a rounded lemon, slightly sweet citrus
scent, though it is much softer than actual Lemon. Has subtle wood tones. One of the world's dominant insect
repellents before the introduction of DDT. Many commercial repellents contain Citronella Ceylon, and it is often used
in combination with Cedarwood to produce a pleasant smelling natural insect
repellent. Citronella
Java is Cymbopogon winterianus and has significant levels of citronellel. It may offer a broader range of effects and
is generally a better insect repellant.
The Ceylon variety is more commonly used in perfumery.
CAUTIONS: Possible
dermal irritation and sensitization. Always dilute. More suitable
for diffusing and inhalation. Do NOT add
undiluted to bath water.
CHARACTER
"The Lucky Charm" Cleansing, bright, fresh, nourishing, laughter, having fun
ETHERIC
COLORS: Tannish Orange tinged Red, Yellow
GEM: Carnelian, Citrine, Crazy Lace Agate, Yellow
Jasper
CHAKRA: 1
MUSICAL NOTE: Treble D
PERFUME NOTE: Top
Blending Factor: 1
ELEMENT: Air, Fire
ASTRO: Venus
ENERGY TYPE: 1
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Monoterpenols
USED
FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: joy, light-hearted, well-being, just happy to be
alive.
USED
TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Fatigue, Depression, Gloomy, repellent to psychic attacks of
unpleasant people, anxiety
USED
TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Excessive perspiration, oily skin & hair,
arthritis pain, colds, flu, headache, healing of wounds, urinary tract
infection, muscle cramps, bronchitis, circulation,
PROPERTIES: antiseptic,
deodorant, insecticide, parasitic, kills dust mites antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory, tonic, stimulant, anti-tumoral
PERSONALITY:
+Warm,
friendly, always ready to comfort and solace under their wing.
+They
help one to feel "lucky", although it is more with having more access to basic common sense.
+They
are a paragon of common sense, but with a witty charm.
+They
seem to attract helpful spirits and banish negative ones.
+Seem
to vibrate on a higher plane and can bring you there.
-If
negative, can seem to take life too seriously
ARCHETYPES: CAREGIVER,
MAGICIAN, STORYTELLER, DREAMER
Blends well with most oils, but specifically
well with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lavender
and Pine.
Contains: mostly geraniol, geraniol acetate, citronellal,
esters, aldehydes, trans caryophyllene
