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Essential oils: Cypress
Abstract: ...se veins, broken capillaries and bruising. Since the 16th century, cypress has been advocated as an insect repellent. Gerard also advised people to "use the smoke of the leaves to drive away gnats... ...
Author: dk_aro
| Essential oils: Geranium
Abstract: ... ulcers and skin disorders, and treat diarrhoea, dysentery and colic. Anti-bacterial properties and insecticidal actions were found when geranium was screened for medicinal usage in a joint project of...
Author: dk_aro
| Prevent nits with aromatherapy
Abstract: One insecticide used to treat head lice, carbaryl, has been linked with a small, theoretical risk of cancer, and is now only available on prescription. Other insecticides available over-the-counter ar...
Author: Dr Sarah Brewer
| Franzesca's favourites: Lavender
Abstract: ...s and pains and general joint pains. It can also help to diminish stretchmarks, as well as sunburn, insect bites and stings. The use of lavender for minor burns is well-known among aromatherapists: ev...
Author: Franzesca Watson
| Infections and first aid with aromatherapy
Abstract: ... neat lavender oil or a cold compress made with four drops of lavender oil and two of chamomile oil.Insect bites and stingsIncluding mosquito, flea, tick and spider bites, and wasp and bee stings.Usef...
Author: dk_aro
| Essential oils: Lavender
Abstract: ...massage to relieve congestion. Skin and beauty Antiseptic; use to treat acne and eczema, to soothe insect bites and stings, to clean and disinfect cuts and sores, and to help heal minor burns. Scent...
Author: dk_aro
| Key medicinal plants: Clove
Abstract: ...otent mosquito and clothes moth repellent. Oranges studded with cloves were used in the Moluccas as insect repellents.Western herbalism Despite the bewildering variety of their therapeutic uses, clove...
Author: dk_med
| Key medicinal plants: Goldenseal
Abstract: ... century as a cure-all. The Cherokee and other Native Americans used it, mixed with bear fat, as an insect repellent and they also made it into a lotion for wounds, ulcers, sores and inflamed eyes. It...
Author: dk_med
| Key medicinal plants: Lavender
Abstract: ...y calm the nerves, reduce muscle tension and relieve griping and wind. Applied externally, they are insecticidal and rubefacient (irritant and stimulating to the local circulation).Traditional and cur...
Author: dk_med
| Key medicinal plants: Nettle
Abstract: ...leeding.Allergies Nettle is anti-allergenic. It treats hay fever, asthma, itchy skin conditions and insect bites. The juice can be used to treat nettle stings.Additional uses The leaves help anaemia a...
Author: dk_med
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