Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Flavor Ingredient Class
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 8000-29-1
- Ingredients
- Citronella Oil
- EC No.
- 616-771-7
- Product Families
- Parts Used
- Leaves and stems
- Citronella is a grass with rich, crispy lemony aroma and is native to the Southern parts of Asia. It has been in use for more than a thousand years. It was used traditionally for treating perspiration, mental fatigue, depression and one of the oldest and effective insect repellent. It helps in cleansing the skin, removing excess oil secretion, tightening the pores and moisturizing the skin.
- Family
- Cymbopogon
- Common Name
- Citronella
- Botanical Name
- Cymbopogon nardus
- Active Principles
- The main components: citronellal (5–15%), geraniol (18–20%) and geranyl acetate (2%), citronellol (6–8%), limonene (9–11%), and methyl isoeugenol (7–11%).
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Citronella Oil Health Benefits
- May be used as an insect repellent.
- May be used as an antifungal agent.
- May be used for parasitic infections.
- May help in promoting wound healing.
- May help to lift mood or fight fatigue.
- May be used in perfumes.
- May be used as a flavor or additive in food
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Format
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
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- Quality Standards