I am adding 10 drops (5 lemon, 5 eucalyptus) to a total of 8 fluid ounces of
half vinegar and half mouthwash so I doubt it will be so photosensitizing or
irritating.
I am thinking that lavender is good AFTER a bite, applied to the site.
Respectfully,
Rich Adams
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From: "sol" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: CS>fleas and ticks OT
I still prefer lavender essential oil. It doesn't have the photosensitizing
effect of lemon essential oil. Of the citrus oils, I believe grapefruit oil
is the only non-photosensitizing one. Eucalyptus oil can be very irritating
to the skin. Eucalyptus radiata is the preferred oil according to Patricia
Davis (Aromatherapy: An A-Z) because it does not irritate skin or mucous
membranes.
Lavender oil (I am reminded this year because we have huge numbers of
gnats, flies this year) does not keep the bugs from 'buzzing' you, so they
still annoy, but do not bite. Best and longest lasting repellancy is with
an oil dilution, diluted in water (I use CS) it must be applied more
frequently.
sol
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