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Battle Mosquitos With A Natural DIY Insect Repellant

This article has been updated to reflect information from outbreaks of West Nile Virus in Southern USA, where over 1000 cases of West Nile Virus have been reported as well as over 40 deaths across 5 states, and with the Zika virus which has now spread to almost the entire continent of South America and […]

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Melaleuca Ericifolia

Melaleuca Ericifolia (Melaleuca ericifolia) is from the Myrtaceae (myrtle) botanical family.  It is steam distilled from the leaves and branches. It may be helpful for immune support during Herpes simplex virus, though other Melaleuca species have been researched as more effective (see research below) and supports healthy lung function.   Farag, R. S., Shalaby, A. […]

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Melaleuca alternifolia

Melaleuca alternifolia is also known as Tea Tree oil.  It is from the Myrtaceae (myrtle) botanical family. The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves.  There is much research showing it is highly antimicrobial and antiseptic.  It is anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory.

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