Citronella Oil
In this Article
- What other names is Citronella Oil known by?
- What is Citronella Oil?
- How does Citronella Oil work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Dosing considerations for Citronella Oil.
How does Citronella Oil work?
There isn't enough information available to know how citronella oil works.Are there safety concerns?
Citronella seems to be safe for most people when used in the amounts found in foods. There isn't enough information to know if citronella oil is safe for any medical conditions.When applied to the skin, it might cause skin irritation. If it is inhaled, it can cause severe irritation of the lungs.
Keep out of the reach of children. Death has occurred in a child following the ingestion of citronella oil in insect repellents.
Do not use citronella oil if:
- You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Dosing considerations for Citronella Oil.
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:APPLIED TO THE SKIN:
- For preventing mosquito bites: citronella oil in concentrations of 0.5% to 10%.
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