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<blockquote data-quote="OKIE LADY" data-source="post: 2120027" data-attributes="member: 28040"><p>HERBAL INSECT REPELLENTS:</p><p> To avoid both having to buy expensive sprays, and DEET-based products, make your own </p><p> herbal repellent. The following essential oils will naturally repel mosquitoes---for a stronger </p><p> formula, try mixing several oils together. Experiment with which oils work with your body </p><p> chemistry the best. Always test essential oils on a small patch of skin first before applying </p><p> liberally, and USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH CHILDREN. Most essential oils are not </p><p> recommended for children under age 2.</p><p></p><p> Basil Oil..................................................................Lemon Balm Oil</p><p> Catnip Oil...............................................................Myrrh Oil</p><p> Clover Oil...............................................................Neem Oil</p><p> Citronella Oil.........................................................Palmarosa Oil</p><p> Eucalyptus Oil.......................................................Peppermint Oil</p><p> Garlic Oil...............................................................Pine Oil</p><p> Geranium Oil.........................................................Rosemary Oil</p><p> Lavender Oil</p><p> 2 ½ tsp. Total of ANY combination of mosquito-repelling essential oils</p><p> 1 Cup 190-proof grain alcohol (from liquor store)</p><p></p><p> Place chosen ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously. Transfer to small</p><p> bottles for storage. To use, rub a small amount on exposed skin or dab on clothing. AS WITH</p><p> ALL BOTTLES, LABEL (FOR EXTERNAL USE), AND KEEP OUT OF REACH OF</p><p> CHILDREN.</p><p></p><p> TAKE PAIN AND ITCH OUT OF BUG BITES AND MILD STINGS</p><p> When bugs bite or sting, they deposit irritating saliva or venom onto your skin, which can </p><p> cause itching, pain, and swelling. To stop the reaction, you need to neutralize the saliva or </p><p> venom. Fortunately, several natural products are perfect for doing just that.</p><p></p><p>BAKING SODA : One of the components of bee venom is Formic Acid. To neutralize the acid, </p><p> apply a paste of baking soda (which is alkali). If no baking soda is around, try toothpaste.</p><p>CALENDULA and CHAMOMILE : Both ingredients have been shown to reduce </p><p> inflammation and encourage healing. Calendula lotions can also help take the itch out of </p><p> chigger bites.</p><p>LAVENDER and PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OILS : These essential oils help disinfect bites</p><p> and soothe itchy skin. Apply directly to skin (test a patch first for allergy). If you find the oils </p><p> to strong, add them to olive oil or vegetable oil before applying. </p><p> ICE : Try applying ice to the bite or sting. Anecdotal evidence shows that this simple remedy </p><p> may be the most effective at providing immediate relief.</p><p>LEMON : Lemon Juice seems to stop the allergic reaction of bug saliva. Rub a piece of lemon</p><p> directly onto bug bites to soothe them.</p><p>VINEGAR: WASP stings are the OPPOSITE of bee stings; they contain Acetic Acid. Dabbing </p><p> the acid in vinegar to sting neutralizes the wasp venom.</p><p>YELLOW ONION : The onion's detoxifying Sulphur compounds help neutralize venom and </p><p> reduce inflammation. THIS IS A GREAT ANECDOTE FOR CHILDREN AND BABIES. Just</p><p> slice open an onion and rub it on the itchy bite. Repeat as often as necessary until itching stops.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OKIE LADY, post: 2120027, member: 28040"] HERBAL INSECT REPELLENTS: To avoid both having to buy expensive sprays, and DEET-based products, make your own herbal repellent. The following essential oils will naturally repel mosquitoes---for a stronger formula, try mixing several oils together. Experiment with which oils work with your body chemistry the best. Always test essential oils on a small patch of skin first before applying liberally, and USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH CHILDREN. Most essential oils are not recommended for children under age 2. Basil Oil..................................................................Lemon Balm Oil Catnip Oil...............................................................Myrrh Oil Clover Oil...............................................................Neem Oil Citronella Oil.........................................................Palmarosa Oil Eucalyptus Oil.......................................................Peppermint Oil Garlic Oil...............................................................Pine Oil Geranium Oil.........................................................Rosemary Oil Lavender Oil 2 ½ tsp. Total of ANY combination of mosquito-repelling essential oils 1 Cup 190-proof grain alcohol (from liquor store) Place chosen ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously. Transfer to small bottles for storage. To use, rub a small amount on exposed skin or dab on clothing. AS WITH ALL BOTTLES, LABEL (FOR EXTERNAL USE), AND KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. TAKE PAIN AND ITCH OUT OF BUG BITES AND MILD STINGS When bugs bite or sting, they deposit irritating saliva or venom onto your skin, which can cause itching, pain, and swelling. To stop the reaction, you need to neutralize the saliva or venom. Fortunately, several natural products are perfect for doing just that. BAKING SODA : One of the components of bee venom is Formic Acid. To neutralize the acid, apply a paste of baking soda (which is alkali). If no baking soda is around, try toothpaste. CALENDULA and CHAMOMILE : Both ingredients have been shown to reduce inflammation and encourage healing. Calendula lotions can also help take the itch out of chigger bites. LAVENDER and PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OILS : These essential oils help disinfect bites and soothe itchy skin. Apply directly to skin (test a patch first for allergy). If you find the oils to strong, add them to olive oil or vegetable oil before applying. ICE : Try applying ice to the bite or sting. Anecdotal evidence shows that this simple remedy may be the most effective at providing immediate relief. LEMON : Lemon Juice seems to stop the allergic reaction of bug saliva. Rub a piece of lemon directly onto bug bites to soothe them. VINEGAR: WASP stings are the OPPOSITE of bee stings; they contain Acetic Acid. Dabbing the acid in vinegar to sting neutralizes the wasp venom. YELLOW ONION : The onion's detoxifying Sulphur compounds help neutralize venom and reduce inflammation. THIS IS A GREAT ANECDOTE FOR CHILDREN AND BABIES. Just slice open an onion and rub it on the itchy bite. Repeat as often as necessary until itching stops. [/QUOTE]
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