Cymbopogon Winterianus vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Tropical grass native to Sri Lanka and Java producing citronella essential oil used as a natural insect repellent and in traditional medicine for antimicrobial conditions.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

citronellal, geraniol, citronellol, limonene, methyl heptenone

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

insect repellent, antifungal, antimicrobial, aromatherapy, muscle pain

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

insect repellent, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, aromatherapy

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Essential oil diluted 5–10% in carrier applied topically

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

pregnancy internal use, epilepsy, allergy to Cymbopogon

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

skin sensitization, contact dermatitis

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset