Quels sont les bienfaits de citronnelle?

Quels sont les bienfaits de citronnelle?

Elle est anti-inflammatoire et antidouleur sous sa forme d’huile essentielle en cas de rhumatismes, d’arthrite » précise Marie-Ange Guillemet, conseillère en phyto-aromathérapie et aromacologue. L’huile essentielle (HE) de citronnelle a également des vertus anxiolytiques.

Comment se servir de la citronnelle?

Peler les tiges puis couper de 6 à 7 cm de tige à partir de la base, cette partie la plus tendre est comestible. L’extérieur des tiges ainsi que la partie supérieure sont trop fibreuses pour être comestibles, mais elles aromatisent bouillons, sauces, ragoûts, poisson, volailles et tisanes.

Do citronella plants repel mosquitoes?

Citronella has turned into the most used plant to keep mosquitoes and other insects away from homes, as it is certainly the most effective way to repel mosquitoes naturally. This is due to the intense, citrus fragrance it has, which is very unpleasant for mosquitoes and flies, repelling them efficiently.

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Where to purchase citronella plant?

Buy Citronella Plant, in a 4 inch Pot at Walmart.com. Pickup & delivery Walmart.com. A member of the geranium family, mosquito plant carries the fragrance of citronella in its foliage. When a leaf is crushed and rubbed on the skin, it smells wonderful and helps naturally repel mosquitoes. (The plant itself does not act as a deterrent to the

What to plant with citronella?

Fragrant Plants and Mosquitoes. There are lots claims that fragrant plants such as catnip, citronella grass, beebalm, marigolds, lemon balm , lavender, geraniums, thyme, wormwood, rosemary and various mints, repel mosquitoes in the garden.

Is Citronella perennial or annual?

Citronella is a perennial grass that can grow 5 to 6 feet tall. It is hardy in gardening zones 10 through 12 and can be grown as an annual in cooler areas or grown in containers and moved indoors for the winter.