Lemon Eucalyptus
In July 2002, the New England Journal of Medicine
reported that E. citriadora out-performed every other
non-DEET insect repellant alternative.
According to the report, "preliminary studies suggest
that the oil of eucalyptus products will confer longer-
lasting protection than other available plant-based
repellants." (1)
E. citriodora is a mildly warming oil with a relaxing scent that is good to use in massage as a chest rub during the cold season. Its high citronellal content gives lemon eucalyptus its pretty lemon scent and makes the perfect insect repellent. Its other properties include antiseptic, urinary, pulmonary, antispasmodic, and fungicidal. Lemon eucalyptus blends nicely with woody notes, including cedarwood and juniper, and with green notes such as basil and lavender. Try also citrus blends -- lemon and grapefuit.
Notes: (1) New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 347. No. 1, July 4, 2002 All Natural Herbal Pest Discouragement
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Herbal Pest Discourager
Great all-around pest discouragement.
15 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops pennyroyal essential oil (or peppermint, but pennyroyal works best)
10 drops white thyme essential oil
10 drops lavender 40/42 essential oil
5 drops basil essential oil
3 drops tea tree essential oil
Combine essential oils in a glass or PET bottle with 3 oz. of jojoba oil. Cap and shake. Mix in 3 oz. distilled water and 1 tablespoon of polysorbate 20. Dispense water-based solution with fine mist sprayer.
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Herbal Pest Relief Stick
First created to battle mosquitoes and flies on a rare camping trip...
1 part aloe butter
1 1/2 parts shea and/or mango butter
2 parts avocado and/or sweet almond oil
1/2 part carnauba wax
1/3 part Natrasorb
1-3% lemon eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree essential oils
Measure and mix everything except the Natrasorb into a sterile stainless heating vessel. Place in a bain marie or double boiler and heat to melting. Add Natrasorb and stir with a wire whisk (don't use the stick blender, unless you wish to spend a long time cleaning it!). Pour into waiting molds. Freeze to release.
Bye-Bye Black Fly!
We use this essential oil combo in just about everything from soap to lotion to sprays. Great for use on pets.
All you need is about 8 ounces of distilled water or 8 ounces of light oil,
such as sunflower or apricot kernel, and the following essential oils:
20 drops citronella
10 drops lavender
7 drops eucalyptus
Place all ingredients is a spray bottle (for the water-based) or dispensing bottle
or pump bottle for the oil-based version, shake, and squirt. It's perfectly safe for use on the skin of small children, but to be sure, do a patch test first. Keep out of eyes and away from small fingers. |
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