Nutritionist Vidula Desai from Mumbai points out, “They contain limonene and citronellal which help to boost immunity, combat microbial intruders, promote good gut health and like turmeric ...
Abstract: Citronellal, a significant aldehyde monoterpene found in various kinds of Cymbopogon species (lemongrass), has multiple applications in aromatherapy tools, personal care items, nontoxic ...
It is called the Mosquito Plant because of its citronellal compound that repels bugs. However, for it to work, you would need to crush the leaves and rub them on your skin—large amounts of it.