Citronella is one type of essential oil plant, which is classified as already developed. From the distillation of the leaves, citronella oil is obtained which in the world of trade is known as Citronella Oil.

Currently, the development of essential oils has received considerable attention from the Indonesian government.

To produce citronella oil, several processes are needed before finally producing citronella oil containing citronella oil.

For people in Pariaman City, West Sumatra. Citronella oil is still produced traditionally.

Where the fragrant lemongrass leaves after harvesting, are immediately sorted and put into large barrels to go through the evaporation process. This process takes up to four hours, before finally the evaporation of citronella leaves in the form of oil comes out.

The selling price of citronella oil with Citronella oil content is quite high, ranging from 500 thousand to 800 thousand rupiah per liter.

Even this fragrant citronella oil, is also an export commodity that is sent to various countries in the world.

This video was recorded on January 6, 2020.