Neem oil (was Catnip Oil (Nepeta cataria) /Insect Repellant

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Diana of Dewberry Hill <cozad76078 writes:

> Have you all heard of Neem oil? And if so how does it compare to

> Catnip oil as an insect repellant??

 

Neem oil is great stuff for all sorts of things . . . but I can't

*imagine* ever wearing it as a personal insect repellant. It's the

most vile smelling substance on the face of the earth, IMO! LOL! I

was recently asked what my least favorite smell was and there was

absolutely no question in my mind . . . neem oil.

 

I use it in soaps and salves for its wonderful healing properties,

but I add both tea tree and lavender EOs both to augment its healing

properties and to help w/ the smell . . . I still can't stand it,

though some people think it smells OK, even good.

 

I also use it in dog soap, both for its skin healing and insecticidal

properties . . . different blend of EOs in that one, but the

predominant smell to me is still the neem . . .

 

rox