As you know, citronella It is a unique herb in terms of smell. which smells fresh And it is one of the herbs that stand out in terms of being used as an insect repellent that is easy to use and works very well.
and in addition to such properties Citronella has many benefits. Therefore, I would like to invite you to come and get to know more citronella.
Characteristics: Citronella is a small herbaceous plant, many years old, grows in clumps, single, long leaves, leaf margins and rough surface. The leaf bark is reddish-purple green. The leaves have a pungent aroma. Native to tropical Asia such as Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, etc. Currently, the species has spread to various tropical regions.
Properties : mixed with other herbs to cure mouth ulcers, cure heat in the intestines, expel the wind in the intestines, relieve tight colic, cure fever, cure vomiting, diuretic, use to nourish hair, eliminate dandruff.
Repels mosquitoes and insects: Inside the citronella head contains substances such as Verbena oil, lemon oil, indian molissa oil, which have the effect of repelling insects, mosquitoes and cockroaches, as well as killing many types of pests such as cutworms, mealworms, aphids.
How to use citronella to repel mosquitoes easily: tie them together into fists, crush them, place them in dark corners where mosquitoes live, or just plant them in a line around the house to repel some insects and mosquitoes.