Jul 17th 2007 10:23 pm Some Uses for Your Aromatherapy Garden

If you’re looking for a natural insect repellent then the most popular herbs are Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Lavender and Peru Balsam Bark. Eucalyptus even has antibiotic qualities.

If you have suffered an insect sting, small cut or abrasions then you’ll want to make a poultice. Add a half a cup of lemon balm to a blender, then slowly add water whilst blending. Do this until you have created a paste which you then apply to the affected area. Then cover with a bandage or gauze.

Alternatively you could try this recipe – mix 2 drops of roman chamomile, 1 drop of peppermint, 3 drops of lavender with 3 drops eucalyptus in a container and mix well. Then add in 1 ounce cider vinegar. Moisten a cotton ball with this mixture and dab it onto the bite to relieve the pain.

Insect Repellent – add 60 drops of citronella essential oil into a spray bottle and add 2 ounces of witch hazel extract. Shake to bottle well before you use it. Apply to exposed areas to keep those bugs away. Citronella will keep those critters away whilst the witch hazel moisturises and soothes.

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