Natural Bug Repellent Is Very Effective
Author: Sandra C.
Skill: Herbalist
Date: 08-11-2010
Views: 3,843
Word Count: 156
Questions Received: 0
Testimonial ID: 4540-OR
Brand Neutral: Yes
Scientific Studies: 3
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I have a 7 gallon stainless distiller and I distilled Lemon balm for the floral water and left the essential oil in it. To 1 quart of the floral water I added 60 drops Lemongrass oil and 40 drops Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil. I also added 1/2 tsp carrier oil and let this sit for a day
I then poured some into a 4 oz spritzer bottle and have been using it all summer as a bug repellent. It works great for everything except flies and gnats. You must shake every time it is used. This mix is 10 times stronger than deet and with no side effects.
I mist my golden retriever once a week and have good results. Don't you just love these oils. I have also used this as a room freshener also and works great for cat odors on the patio. A little goes a long way.
Blessings
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Associated topics: puppy-/-dog-/-canine — "Idiopathic vestibular syndrome is the most common cause of peripheral vestibular disease in dogs and, despite its dramatic clinical presentation, can improve without intervention." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: puppy-/-dog-/-canine — "[T]opical fatty acids and essential oils are a useful treatment option for canine atopic dermatitis." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: bug-repellent-/-deterrent — "Thujaplicin, a minor component of Aomori Hiba [Hinoki], showed rather strong antifungal activity against seven kinds of plant-pathogenic fungi.... Thujaplicin and hinokitiol (the major component of Aomori Hiba [Hinoki]) also showed clear antibacterial activity against Legionella pneumophila SG 1 and L. pneumophila SG 3 [Legionnaires disease, pneumonia].... This compound showed strong insecticidal activity against Reticulitermes speratus [termites], and it also had clear acaricidal [ticks, mites] activity against Dermatophagoides farinae [house dust mites].... [T]he strong cytotoxic effect of Thujaplicin on murine P388 lymphocytic leukemia cell line [CLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia] should be emphasized...." | Link |
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