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essential oils for mosquitos and ticks

Battle Mosquitos With A Natural DIY Insect Repellant

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

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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Lemongrass essential oil

Lemongrass essential oil

By on July 17, 2010 in Lemongrass, Pure Aroma, Single Oils

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon  flexuousus) essential oil is from the Poaceae botanical family of grasses.  It is steam distilled from the  leaves of the plant. Lemongrass is typically used for purification and digestion.  It is a powerful anti-fungal when applied topically.  It also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties.  It supports healthy circulation and promotes lymph flow. Anti-Fungal Lemongrass […]

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