Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Hello everyone! I am preparing for a week long camping trip, and the bugs are really bad in the area I am going. I was curious about any natural bug repellents that anyone might have. I searched the archives, but could not find anything. Also, what is something good once someone is bit? Thanks! Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 I have been applying lavender oil before going out in the evening to water. I have noticed a huge improvement over those days i forget to apply it. I just rub some into my palms and then over my hair and clothing. Works and smells great. In regards to bites: a drop or two of tea tree & lavender into a base of aloe vera gel works great, just dab a bit onto the bite and it cools the itch and dries it up! Sylvia herbal remedies , " rubytuesday2020 " <christie@d...> wrote: > Hello everyone! > I am preparing for a week long camping trip, and the bugs are really > bad in the area I am going. I was curious about any natural bug > repellents that anyone might have. I searched the archives, but could > not find anything. Also, what is something good once someone is bit? > Thanks! > Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 wow! i just wanted to ask the same thing! we are having so much rain and bugs are bugging me very bad. i also have strange reactions to their bites. they seem to like me and chew whenever i'm out, leaving me all itchy (and annoyed)and the little bites turn into big red bumps the next day and get bigger......... )O: not sure what to use on the bites or to prevent them from biting me....... i tried to talk to them, but no.... (O; LOL. anyone? thanks, rik herbal remedies , " rubytuesday2020 " <christie@d...> wrote: > Hello everyone! > I am preparing for a week long camping trip, and the bugs are really > bad in the area I am going. I was curious about any natural bug > repellents that anyone might have. I searched the archives, but could > not find anything. Also, what is something good once someone is bit? > Thanks! > Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Deep Tissue Repair oil is excellent on bug bites. I know that Doc has a recipe for something he calls "Grandpa's Bug Repellent" or something like that. I simply call it "Bug Off". Anyway I know Doc has a recipe for the stuff and I've never been bitten when using it. That is saying a lot here in Florida. Love, Zeb Hello everyone! I am preparing for a week long camping trip, and the bugs are really bad in the area I am going. I was curious about any natural bug repellents that anyone might have. I searched the archives, but could not find anything. Also, what is something good once someone is bit? Thanks!Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 I've also heard that if you take lots of Vitamin B1 the bugs won't like you much. Ruins your "taste" or something! LOL! Anyway, if someone has first hand experience with this, can you let me know? Thanks :)Kelli Rik [bliksemskater] Monday, June 14, 2004 11:50 AMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Re: Bug Repellentwow! i just wanted to ask the same thing! we are having so much rain and bugs are bugging me very bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 hmmm, i take vitamines every day, b-complex too. i guess i'm just a juicy kinda guy (O; wink wink. my mother told me she has the same thing when she visit me 20 years ago in wisconsin (lived for 9 years now). i am from the netherlands (lived for 34 years)and never seemed to have too much trouble with the bugs over there. i wonder if this is a thing where little kids get used too when they grow up, sort of like a vaccination process, but then in bug form. not sure why others don't have this and others a lot! rik herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...> wrote: > I've also heard that if you take lots of Vitamin B1 the bugs won't like you much. Ruins your " taste " or something! LOL! Anyway, if someone has first hand experience with this, can you let me know? > > Thanks > > Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 We have used organic apple cider vinegar topically to ward off mosquitos, and placed about the campsite in little paper cups to keep them away. Unfortunately, where we go camping, there are also gnats that just LOVE apple cider vinegar. Guess we had to decide which we liked least, being bitten over and over by mosquitos, or being swarmed by gnats. The vinegar is also great for taking the sting out of bites and stings, even sunburn. Johnrubytuesday2020 <christie wrote: Hello everyone! I am preparing for a week long camping trip, and the bugs are really bad in the area I am going. I was curious about any natural bug repellents that anyone might have. I searched the archives, but could not find anything. Also, what is something good once someone is bit? Thanks!Christie Read only the mail you want - Mail SpamGuard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Well, what I heard was LOTS of B1. Typical multi vitamins don't have lots of each vitamin, just some percentage of the "daily requirements" as determined by some government agency. I take 500 mg of Vitamin B1 each day, but I was wondering if anyone had any luck with 1000 mg or more in terms of warding off the bugs. :)Kelli Rik [bliksemskater] Monday, June 14, 2004 9:55 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Re: Bug Repellenthmmm,i take vitamines every day, b-complex too. i guess i'm just a juicy kinda guy (O; wink wink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 You know, DH and a couple of his alcoholic friends never get bit. I guess all we need to do is get silly drunk and THEN go outside. Then you'll either be too dumb to know they're biting you or you won't get bit. Either way you're good! Candace - Kelli Bever herbal remedies Tuesday, June 15, 2004 1:48 PM RE: Herbal Remedies - Re: Bug Repellent Well, what I heard was LOTS of B1. Typical multi vitamins don't have lots of each vitamin, just some percentage of the "daily requirements" as determined by some government agency. I take 500 mg of Vitamin B1 each day, but I was wondering if anyone had any luck with 1000 mg or more in terms of warding off the bugs. :)Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 hahaha - mental picture of bug drinking from your DH then flying all crooked and into a wall! reminds me of the commerical for Tobasco when the skeeter bites the guy eating some sauce, flys away and then blows up. Sylvia herbal remedies , " Candace Podratz " <CandaceAndBrock@w...> wrote: > MessageYou know, DH and a couple of his alcoholic friends never get bit. I guess all we need to do is get silly drunk and THEN go outside. Then you'll either be too dumb to know they're biting you or you won't get bit. Either way you're good! > > Candace > - > Kelli Bever > herbal remedies > Tuesday, June 15, 2004 1:48 PM > RE: Herbal Remedies - Re: Bug Repellent > > > Well, what I heard was LOTS of B1. Typical multi vitamins don't have lots of each vitamin, just some percentage of the " daily requirements " as determined by some government agency. I take 500 mg of Vitamin B1 each day, but I was wondering if anyone had any luck with 1000 mg or more in terms of warding off the bugs. > > > > Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Ah, but the tradeoffs!!! Brain cells, bug bites, brain cells, bug bites, hmmmm.... Kelli Candace Podratz [CandaceAndBrock] Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:16 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Re: Bug Repellent You know, DH and a couple of his alcoholic friends never get bit. I guess all we need to do is get silly drunk and THEN go outside. Then you'll either be too dumb to know they're biting you or you won't get bit. Either way you're good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Aw come on, if you drink enough you won't think about that kind of thing. : ) Candace - Kelli Bever herbal remedies Tuesday, June 15, 2004 3:30 PM RE: Herbal Remedies - Re: Bug Repellent Ah, but the tradeoffs!!! Brain cells, bug bites, brain cells, bug bites, hmmmm.... Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Herbal_Re<crazy_r_17> wrote: >> Hello, >> I just joined this group, and was reading your message. Do you >>know where I could get some Lemon Catnip? We have four horses and 3 >>dogs (just to name two species...) and we need some >>fly/mosquito/tick spray ideas! I have read about catnip being 10x >>stronger than DEET. >> I would like to use it, and I was going to use YLEO oils, but >>decided against it after I saw how much the catnip oil is! (I'm on a >>very limited budget:( >> Anyways, I would like to make a spray, and I think we have catnip >> somewhere in the garden of weeds...lol >> How would you go about making a strong spray, and which is better, >> Lemon Catnip, or plain Catnip? (that lemon sounds really really >> good...I have never heard of lemon catnip before) >> >> Anyways, thanks so much for any input or advice! ******* I'm not sure about dosage or suchlike, but I know that veterinarians using homeopathy give sulfur as a homeopathic to animals and the ticks don't like that. I hope the discussion of homeopathy is ok on this list. Hilary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 I just did a search on dogpile.com for " lemon catnip " and there were several companies that came up. herbal remedies , Hilary Jacobson <hjacobson@t...> wrote: > Herbal_Re<crazy_r_17> wrote: > > >> Hello, > >> I just joined this group, and was reading your message. Do you > >>know where I could get some Lemon Catnip? We have four horses and 3 > >>dogs (just to name two species...) and we need some > >>fly/mosquito/tick spray ideas! I have read about catnip being 10x > >>stronger than DEET. > >> I would like to use it, and I was going to use YLEO oils, but > >>decided against it after I saw how much the catnip oil is! (I'm on a > >>very limited budget:( > >> Anyways, I would like to make a spray, and I think we have catnip > >> somewhere in the garden of weeds...lol > >> How would you go about making a strong spray, and which is better, > >> Lemon Catnip, or plain Catnip? (that lemon sounds really really > >> good...I have never heard of lemon catnip before) > >> > >> Anyways, thanks so much for any input or advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I am glad to know this about bug repellent. However - I was just in the Hill Country in Texas and learned that our property is covered with poison oak AND poison ivy. I had to leave. WHAT can I start to purchase for "prevention" and "treatment" for this - natures vine.???????? Thanks, Marilyn - Hilary Jacobson herbal remedies Saturday, June 11, 2005 8:30 AM Herbal Remedies - Re: Bug repellent Herbal_Re<crazy_r_17> wrote:>> Hello,>> I just joined this group, and was reading your message. Do you>>know where I could get some Lemon Catnip? We have four horses and 3>>dogs (just to name two species...) and we need some>>fly/mosquito/tick spray ideas! I have read about catnip being 10x>>stronger than DEET.>> I would like to use it, and I was going to use YLEO oils, but>>decided against it after I saw how much the catnip oil is! (I'm on a>>very limited budget:(>> Anyways, I would like to make a spray, and I think we have catnip>> somewhere in the garden of weeds...lol>> How would you go about making a strong spray, and which is better,>> Lemon Catnip, or plain Catnip? (that lemon sounds really really>> good...I have never heard of lemon catnip before)>>>> Anyways, thanks so much for any input or advice!*******I'm not sure about dosage or suchlike, but I know that veterinarians using homeopathy give sulfur as a homeopathic to animals and the ticks don't like that. I hope the discussion of homeopathy is ok on this list.HilaryFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 In a message dated 6/13/2005 11:02:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ibcaptain writes: However - I was just in the Hill Country in Texas and learned that our property is covered with poison oak AND poison ivy. I had to leave. WHAT can I start to purchase for "prevention" and "treatment" for this - natures vine.???????? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I don't know that there is any prevention, other than staying far, far away from it. However, if as soon as possible after exposure, you use jewelweed topically, or even a little better, a strong jewelweed soap to wash away the oils and to treat the condition, you may avoid getting the rash. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 herbal remedies , " Dallas Hill " <ibcaptain@s...> wrote: > I am glad to know this about bug repellent. > However - I was just in the Hill Country in Texas and learned that >our property is covered with poison oak AND poison ivy. I had to leave. > WHAT can I start to purchase for " prevention " and " treatment " for >this - natures vine.???????? > Thanks, > Marilyn ******* Jewelweed. Its nature's antidote to poison ivy/oak. There was a discussion on this just recently, and I think the info would still be in the archives? I don't want to waste group time/space by repeating the info again so soon, but I think you could do a search of the archives using the word " jewelweed " . I sent in a couple of posts with info on where/how to find jewelweed, and how to collect its seeds. (if you are interested in growing some yourself.) Previously, my husband (who gets poison ivy really bad) did have good luck with the homeopathic remedy for poison ivy/oak too. (the sublingual pills, under the tongue) We have poison ivy all over our property too. Hope this helps... Jan / Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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