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Chinese Medicine , Doc <Doc@s...> wrote:

> Cameron,

>

> I read that but more reading showed that it was

> unfortunately being compared to 3.7% DEET solution

>

> As much as I end up using repellent I wish someone

> would come up with something as effective or close to

> as effective as 23% DEET.

>

> I hate the smell of DEET

> I hate the toxic reality of it

> but i like Dengue and Malaria even less

> so since i'm not evolved enough to just wish the

> mozzys away.....

>

>

> Doc

> BTW i tried to find an essential oil of catnip but

> could find none in local herb shops

>

> --- cameronhollister <cameronhollister>

> wrote:

>

> Just to add to the plethora: I saw oil of catnip was

> more effective

> than DEET in a study but that the patent/application

> was snapped up

> by the pharm. company that did the test. Of course, I

> have no idea

> of its staying power, but for those who are will to

> frequently re-

> apply: extra armor in the armamentarium.

> Cameron

>

>

>

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> I cannot do everything, but still I can do something;

> I will not refuse to do the something I can do.

> - Helen Keller

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