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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." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"American beauty-berries, which are the violet color of Elizabeth Taylor's eyes, contain chemical compounds that can be used as insect repellent. The lipstick tree of South America produces red nuggets called achiote that were formerly used as body paint. Today, these seeds are used as a dye called annatto that colors everything from butter to salad oils. Red carmine dye, or cochineal, comes from the pulverized corpses of small-scale insects that turn red after eating cactus fruits. Numerous other fruits also produce tannins used in paints, dyes and other coloring agents." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"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." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Indians rub the leaves on their skin as an insect repellent, and Africans do the same. If I were bothered by bugs in my garden and some of my culinary basil was close at hand, I might rub some on as an impromptu insect repellent. VV Citronella (Cymbopogon, various species). A lemon-scented plant from Asia, citronella has long been used as an insect repellent. It's often sold in candles that are burned to drive off mosquitoes. It's also the active ingredient in several non-DEET commercial insect repellents that you can apply to either your skin or your clothing." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs (Get the book.)

"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." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"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." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"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." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"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." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"If I were bothered by bugs in my garden and some of my culinary basil was close at hand, I might rub some on as an impromptu insect repellent. VV Citronella (Cymbopogon, various species). A lemon-scented plant from Asia, citronella has long been used as an insect repellent. It's often sold in candles that are burned to drive off mosquitoes. It's also the active ingredient in several non-DEET commercial insect repellents that you can apply to either your skin or your clothing. Pennyroyal Pennyroyal has been called fleabane, tickweed and mosquito plant because of its power to repel insects." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs (Get the book.)

"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)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"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." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"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." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"They also can be rubbed fresh onto the skin as an insect repellent. The essential oil is used in perfumery. In magical traditions, feverfew is burned as incense for spiritual cleansing. Constituents Sesquiterpene lactones (parthenolide), essential oils (borneol, camphor, terpene), camphor, pyrethirin, tannins Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter • Temperature: warm • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yin • Planet: Sun/Venus • Element: water Contraindications Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "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." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "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." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"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." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"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." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"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?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"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." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"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." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"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." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "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." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"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." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Garlic is easy to grow in the garden and is helpful as an insect repellent. It likes moist, sandy soil and good sun is important to its growth. An effective insect repellent is several cloves of garlic blended with water, strained through a cloth, and used as a spray for plants. The odor and medicinal properties of garlic are in its essential oil. It is simple to extract this in olive oil; garlic oil then can be used for many purposes, from adding to salad dressing to rubbing on congested chests or even on the soles of the feet to prevent or remedy early colds." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.)

"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." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"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." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Use an insect repellent containing diethyl toluamide (DEET) on your clothing, your neck, and any other exposed area except your face. Deet lasts longer and is safer when applied to certain clothing (see Caution below), than on exposed skin, so cover as much of the body with clothing as you can. Do not use excessive amounts of deet. Follow product label directions carefully, and wash the repellent off as soon as you go indoors. Caution: DEET is extremely toxic and can be deadly if ingested. Be extremely careful when using it, especially if you are around small children." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"The plant's alternate name, lipstick tree, denotes its cosmetic use; but long before the term lipstick was coined, Amazonians used annatto as a body dye and insect repellent. The warlike Carib Indians used it to paint their bodies, and it was also used by the ancient Mayans in Guatemala. Annatto was introduced to the Philippines by Annatto / Nutritional Value Per 100 j Edible Portion Fresh Fresh Calories 54-346 Phosphorus 10-64 mg Fat 0.3-1.9 g Beta Carotene (A) 0.090-0.600 mg Fiber 0.5-3.2 g Riboflavin (B2) 0.050-0.300 mg Glcium 7.0-45.0 mg Niacin (B3) 0.30-1." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"HYDROXYETHYLAMINE ETHOHEXADIOL_ Products and Uses: Applications include insect repellent, printing inks, grooming and hair care preparations. Used as an insecticide and for cosmetics. Precautions: Moderately toxic by swallowing and skin contact. A skin and severe eye irritant. Synonyms: CAS: 94-96-2 ? 6-12 insect repellent ? ETHYL HEXANEDIOL ? OCTYLENE GLYCOL ETHOXYQUIN_ Products and Uses: Sprayed on apples after picking for preservative. It slows spoiling of fruit. Prevents mold growth and used as an antioxidant (slows down spoiling due to oxidation). Precautions: Toxic by swallowing." - Grace Ross Lewis, 1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products (Get the book.)

"Basil makes a safe and natural insect repellent for the garden and house, repelling houseflies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. Culinary Uses The flavor of fresh basil is rich and spicy, almost peppery and rather like cloves, with a strong, pungent, sweet smell. The dried leaves taste more like curry. Its pungency, unlike most othet herbs, actually increases with cooking, so handle with care. The sweet, clovelike flavor and aroma give basil infinite uses, but it is probably best known for its use with tomato dishes, especially pizza." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

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