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Calendula cream is used as a natural insect repellent, and also soothes skin irritations. Comfrey cream promotes tissue healing, and tea tree oil can be used as an antiseptic to prevent infection. Citronella is a lemon-scented plant that has long been used as an insect repellent. It is also the active ingredient in several commercial insect repellents that you can apply to either your skin or clothing. Pure citronella oil can be irritating to the skin and should never be ingested. If you want to use the oil, dilute it by adding several drops to a vegetable oil base.

TIP: USE INSECT REPELLENT Take preventive steps by using an insect repellent on the skin. There are many formulas available that are made from natural ingredients. HERBALISM Additional remedies to those described below are listed in Bee and Wasp Stings (p. 896). Stinging nettle: Although it seems counterintuitive to put stinging nettles on an insect sting, this plant may be beneficial. The suggested dosage is to drink a tea made from 1-2 g of the leaf two to three times daily. Many health food stores now sell stinging nettles in standardized extracts as freeze-dried capsules.

Citronella is a lemon-scented plant that has long been used as an insect repellent. It is also the active ingredient in several commercial insect repellents that you can apply to either your skin or clothing. Pure citronella oil can be irritating to the skin and should never be ingested. If you want to use the oil, dilute it by adding several drops to a vegetable oil base. You can then rub the diluted oil directly on your skin. Citrus essential oil has aromatic qualities that repel insects.

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It has insect repellent and antifertile effects. It also inhibits prostaglandin formation, in vitro. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: The anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric are thought to be due to inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis, and through this inhibition, a change in prostaglandin production. Alpha tumerone blocks the proliferation of human lymphocytes and decreases the activity of natural killer cells. Ukonan A (a polysaccharide) has phagocytic effects when tested in mice (Bisset, 1994).

Aniseed oil (main constituent trans-anethol) has an antibacterial, antiviral, and insect repellent effect and in animal experiments it has been shown to be expectorant, spasmolytic, and estrogenic. indications and usage Approved by Commission E: ¦ Common cold ¦ Cough/bronchitis ¦ Fevers and colds ¦ Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx ¦ Dyspeptic complaints ¦ Loss of appetite The drug is used internally for dyspeptic complaints. It is used both internally and externally for catarrhs of the respiratory tract.

Sesquiterpenes: sesquiterpene lactones, including crispolid, deacetyl crispolid, tatridins A and B, tavulin, artemorin, parthenolide (in some varieties), reynosine, armefoline, den-tatin A, santamarin, chrysanthemine Flavonoids: including cosmosiin, apigenin-7-O-glycoside, cynaroside, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, quercimetrin, eupatilin, acacetin-7-glucobioside Hydroxycoumarins: including scopoletin Polyynes: including diterthiophene, (phototoxic) EFFECTS: TANSY FLOWER AND HERB The oil, which contains thujone, is an insect repellent. The sesquiterpenes in the leaves are antimicrobial.

Lemongrass leaf applied directly to the skin is an effective insect repellent. Human studies show that powdered lemongrass leaf tea does not improve sleep or anxiety. Animal studies have shown that oral doses of lemongrass are inactive. Animal studies have also shown that lemongrass leaf decoction has a weak diuretic effect, has a minimal effect on inflammation as compared to indomethacin, and that the chemosuppressive effect of lemongrass was slightly less than pyrimethamine. In a controlled study of mice, lemongrass exhibited schizontocidal and prophylactic activity.

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The essential oil of cardamom is used to scent perfume and massage oils and as an insect repellent. Constituents Essential oils (borneol, camphor, carvone, cineole, eucalyptol, limonene, linalool, methone, terpinine, sabinene), caprylic acid Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, slightly bitter, sweet • Temperature: warm • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Sun/Mercury/Venus • Element: fire/water Contraindications Generally considered very safe. Avoid in cases of ulcers. Range and Appearance Cardamom is a perennial, native to Asia, growing 6 to 10 feet tall.

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An antimicrobial, molluscidal and insect repellent effect has been demonstrated. indications and usage Unproven Uses: Both forms are used as a skin stimulant (rubefacient) and for rheumatic conditions. precautions and adverse reactions No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. The drug possesses a medium potential for sensitization. dosage LAUREL LEAF * Mode of Administration: The essential oil is used in ointments and soaps.

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Bug and Sun Sunscreen with insect repellent SPF 30 ($11.99 for 8 ounces) repels insects with the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), but leaves skin vulnerable to UVA damage because it lacks the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone, Tinosorb, or Mexoryl SX. coppertone kids products © Kids Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 ($9.99'for 6ounces) differs from the "adult" version reviewed above and includes avobenzone for UVA protection. However, the alcohol content is still extremely high, and makes this sunscreen too irritating for children's skin.

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Andiroba is also still widely used as an insect repellent and for treating insect bites for both people and animals. PLANT CHEMICALS BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES AND CLINICAL RESEARCH The oil is commercially manufactured into anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-arthritic, and insect repellant soaps as well as turned into candles that are sold as natural insect repellents. The oil is also used in Brazil as a furniture polish that is thought to protect wooden furniture from termites and other wood-chewing insects.

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In the garden, basil acts as a natural insect repellent; in the home, keeping a pot of basil on the table repels flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. Constituents Essential oils (cineol, estragol, eugenol, lineol, lina-lool, methyl cinnamate), caffeic acid, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, tannins, beta-carotene, vitamin C Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, bitter • Temperature: warm • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Mars/Jupiter • Element: fire Contraindications Generally regarded as safe.

The growing and dried plant is used as an insect repellent. Constituents Vitamin C, flavonoids (quercitin, rutin), iodine, essential oils (methyl chivacol, pinene, camphene, limonene, eugenol), tannins, coumarins Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: sweet, bitter • Temperature: cool • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yin • Planet: Mars • Element: fire Contraindications Do not take therapeutic doses during pregnancy; culinary use, however, is fine. Use for no longer than one month continuously. In some cases the plant can cause contact dermatitis.

Woodruff is used to make perfume, insect repellent, potpourri, and snuffs. It was once used to stuff mattresses and was a popular strewing herb during the Middle Ages. When mixed with animal fodder, it gives cow's milk a delicious aroma. Woodruff rhizome, like all those in the Galium genus, yields a red dye. In magical traditions, woodruff is carried to attract prosperity, bring victory, and give protection from harm.

The essential oil is a good insect repellent. Today, much of the world's clove production goes into making kreteks, or Indonesian clove cigarettes. In magical traditions, clove is used to promote love and prosperity. It is often burned as an incense to deter negative energy.

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Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 insect repellent Unscented SPF 15 Sunscreen Spray ($10 for 4 ounces) may work to keep mosquitoes and flies away, but fails to provide sufficient UVA protection, while the amount of alcohol is irritating to skin, especially when paired with the chemical insect repellant. © Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 SPF 15 Sunscreen Cooling Gel ($12 for 4 ounces) is similar to the Skin So Soft Bug Guard products above, only in gel form. The same concerns about the lack of UVA-protecting ingredients and high amount of alcohol apply here, too.

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Dilute it by adding several drops of essential oil to a vegetable oil base, and experiment by using different combinations of essential oils together to customize your own insect repellent. Lemongrass is a cousin of citronella and has many of the same insect-repelling compounds. If you have access to the fresh herb, simply crush some and rub it directly on your skin. Plantain is also excellent for bug bites and can also be rubbed directly on the skin. CO m o —I ud —i m CO TIP: APPLY A POULTICE Mash up a clove of garlic and place the poultice on the affected area.

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Use it as your disinfectant, room deodoriser, insect repellent and 'spot' cleaner. A limited amount in the dishwasher and washing machine will disinfect your dishes and clothes. Place one or two drops in the clog's bathwater to rid him of fleas and make him smell nice. Don't forget to use one or two drops in the car to eliminate unwanted fumes and for a refreshing drive to work! For a more efficient distribution of the aroma you can use a fan-forced, air-filtered vaporiser and add the oil to it.

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Other Uses The leaf is used as an insect repellent. The fruit, which is rich in saponins, is sometimes used as a soap. Constituents Thirty-five alkaloids (including ashwagandhine), steroidal lactones (withanolides), amino acids (tryptophan, alanine, ornothine), iron Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: sweet • Temperature: warm • Moisture: moist • Polarity: yang • Planet: Jupiter • Element: fire ASPARAGUS Botanical Name Asparagus cocbinchinensis (Chinese asparagus), A. lucidus, A.

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It has insect repellent and antifertile effects. It also effects prostaglandin. INDICATIONS AND USAGE ¦ Liver and gallbladder complaints ¦ Loss of appetite Turmeric is used for dyspeptic disorders, particularly feelings of fullness after meals and regular meteorism. In folk medicine, the drug is used for diarrhea, intermittent fever, dropsy, bronchitis, colds, worms, leprosy, kidney inflammation and cystitis. Other uses include, headaches, flatulence, upper abdominal pains, chest infections, fever, diarrhea, colic, amenorrhea, and blood rushes.

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Some examples are: as a cleaning agent; removing bacteria, fungi, and pesticide residues from fruit and vegetables; restoring acid balance to the skin after a bath or shower; as an insect repellent; as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic; and as an aid to digestion, acv does not need to be refrigerated. It can be added to raw salads and soups. One can add one or two teaspoons of acv to a glass of water along with a little unpasteurized honey as a drink first thing in the morning to cleanse the alimentary tract and to aid in the replenishment of nutrients.

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This soap is especially recommended for the treatment of skin diseases and as an insect repellent. They also apply andiroba oil directly on joints to relieve arthritis pain and mix it with hot water and human milk and drop it into the ear for ear infections. To aid digestion, the bark is soaked in water for a day and 1 cup is taken before meals. Many of these uses continue today in the Brazilian herbal medicine systems. Andiroba oil is used by Brazilian city dwellers either in pure form or mixed with other oils or natural products.

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Geranium An antidepressant, antidiabetic, antiseptic, hormone balancer, and insect repellent. A normalizing and balancing, mildly sedating oil good for PMS, nervous tension, skin concerns, and neuralgia. Good as a bath additive. Grapefruit Reduces appetite; useful in treating obesity. Balances moods, relieves depression, cleanses the body of toxins, reduces water retention, and cleanses and detoxifies the skin. Useful in baths, skin care products, and colognes. Hyssop An antiseptic and tonic. Useful for cleansing and detoxifying. Stimulates the respiratory system.

Herbs Q Calendula ointment is an excellent insect repellent and counterirritant. You can also try cedar, eucalyptus, and/or tea tree oils. These are available in oil, spray, and lotion form. Q Citronella candles are good for repelling mosquitoes. Q Goldenseal and tea tree oil are natural insect repellants and are beneficial when applied to affected areas. Q Poultices made with lobelia and charcoal tablets (found in health food stores) are helpful for insect bites. (See using a poultice in Part Three.) Q Pennyroyal oil helps to repel insects. Caution: Do not use this herb during pregnancy.

It is probably the most effective insect repellent known, but it is also potentially quite toxic and it can destroy substances such as plastics and synthetic fabrics, so it must be used with care and only in accordance with package directions. Never apply a product that has more than 35 percent DEET to the skin. Children are especially at risk for problems due to this potentially hazardous chemical, so their skin exposure to it should be strictly limited. To be safe, apply DEET to clothing and use it sparingly, if at all, on the skin.

Also acts as a natural insect repellent. Use zinc gluconate lozenges or OptiZinc for best absorption. Herbs Q Any of the following poultices may be beneficial (see using a poultice in Part Three): • A combination of dandelion and yellow dock relieves itchy skin. • Fenugreek and flaxseed mixed with slippery elm bark is useful for treating inflammation. • Goldenseal is good for inflammations of all kinds. • A mixture of lobelia and crushed charcoal tablets is beneficial for insect bites and most wounds.

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With this study, as well as the two groups of chemicals demonstrating antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties, scientists are just beginning to validate its traditional uses for various bacterial and fungal infections of the skin and as an insect repellent. Mulateiro is better known today as a rainforest hardwood tree which is logged in the Amazon and exported around the world for high density, durable lumber and building materials, than as a medicinal plant.

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Food and Drug Administration advises that the vaccine should not be considered a substitute for standard measures to protect against tick bites, such as wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent. Q One study showed that, of 788 people diagnosed with Lyme disease, over half actually had other problems. Physicians blame current laboratory tests for the false-positive results. Q Pets can get Lyme disease, too. Call your veterinarian if your pet exhibits any of the following: • Fever of 103°F to 106°F. • One or more swollen, hot joints.

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Imagine life without insect repellent, air conditioning, and flush toilets. It is hard to predict what the level of comfort may be in the Long Emergency, but I think we can count on something a bit more advanced than the level of the eighteenth century. Even if we can't get all the tools and the products we currently enjoy, we will retain a lot of basic knowledge that the people of Jefferson's day just didn't have.

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For local applications, 30 ml of the oil can be mixed in 500 ml of lukewarm water and applied topically as an insect repellent or used over the temporal areas of the forehead for tension headaches. As an inhalant, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to hot water or a vaporizer. Deeply inhale the Internally, two to three cups per day of eyebright tea is sometimes recommended. Dried herb, A—A teaspoon (2-4 grams) three times per day, may also be taken. The tincture is typically taken in A-VA teaspoons (2-6 ml) three times per day. Are there any side effects or interactions?

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