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Battle Mosquitos With A Natural Repellant

By on June 5, 2011 in Cedarwood, Children, Copaiba, Insect bites, Lavender, Lemongrass, Melaleuca, Natural Home Care, Natural Skin Care, Peppermint, Pet Care, Purification, Thieves, Thyme, Topically

I have been waiting for warmer weather all winter long.   Of course, warm weather often brings mosquitos.    With a little planning, you’ll be able to avoid the sting of these little pests with the use of some natural methods.   History has shown us that mosquito and bug repellents are filled with controversial ingredients,  some like DDT and [...]

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Cedarwood

By on July 16, 2010 in Cedarwood, Single Oils

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) comes from the Pinacceae(pine) family.  Cedrus atlantica is the closest species related to the biblical Cedars of Lebanon.  It is steam distilled from the bark. Throughout history, cedarwood has been used in medicines.  The Egyptians used it for embalming.  It is antibacterial and a lymphatic stimulant.  It stimulates the limbic region of [...]

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