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Botanical Name :  Eucalyptus citriodora

Family :  Myrtaceae

Source :  Myrtaceae plant Eucalyptus citriodora is an arbor grows in tropical and subtropical zone (which is the highest plant known for world). Its wood is hard and straight with high economic value. It grows in south of China nearly a century. Citridora oil and citronella oil is the same fragrance type of natural oils, both contain a lot of Citronellal. The Citronellal content of the former is twice than the latter to 70-80%, or even up to 90%.

Extract Parts :  Leaf and browse

Active Component :  Citronellal

Function :   Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, sterilization; It has a good effect for cold cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, influenza, hay fever, wet dropsy; refresh nerves and clean up air.

Application :  Use for perfume and chemical products such as synthetic menthol, thymol flavor, but also separated the Rose alcohol and lemon alcohol from lemon eucalyptus oil to prepare perfume, soaps, essence oil, baby powder and so on. Technica grade of Citriodora Oil can be used for flotation ore, abstergent additives, surfactants and bactericides.