Plants contain natural insect repelling chemicals that have evolved as self-defensive mechanisms against predatory insects. Many of these plants are aromatic herbs that use essential oils that we humans can use to protect ourselves, our families and our gardens without resorting to spraying poisons.
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Bay Rum |
Pimenta racemosa |
Bay Rum Tree |
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also known as the Bay Rum Tree, and is not to be confused with Bay Laurel ...
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Cajeput |
Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra |
Weeping tea tree, weeping paperbark |
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While Cajeput is the sister tree to Tea tree and Niaouli the important difference is that Cajeput is skin-irritant and as such less suitable for exter ...
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Cedar |
Cedurs atlantica |
Atlas cedarwood |
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Cedarwood is known for use in problem skin, as an insect repellent, and as an inhalant in respiratory complaints. It's actions are sedative, astringen ...
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Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
Cassia Bark |
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The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
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Clove |
Eugenia caryophyllata |
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Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain and kills bacteria and fungi. ...
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Dill |
Anethum graveoleus |
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Dill is good for treatment of gas and nausea , especially from sudden changes in diet, or a bad reaction to spicy food. ...
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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
Eucalyptus |
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Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a pote ...
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Fennel |
Foeniculum vulgare |
Sweet Fennel, Fenkel |
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The uses for fennel go far beyond the kitchen however, fennel has been used as a medicinal herb by the early Romans and Greeks. ...
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Feverfew |
Tanacetum parthenium |
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Feverfew inhibits platelet aggregating in the bloodstream, thus preventing blockage of small capillaries, one of the reasons behind feverfew's popular ...
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Geranium |
Pelargonium graveolens |
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Many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums ...
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Holy Basil |
Ocimum sanctum |
Tulsi, Tulasi, Indian Basil |
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Holy Basil has been used for thousands of years the traditional medicinal of India, Ayurveda treatment. Known to Hindus as Tulsi the plant i ...
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Jewel Weed |
Impatiens capensis |
Jewelweed, Wild Balsam. Balsam-weed. Impatiens, Spotted Touch-me-not, Lady's Eardrops, Lady's Slipper |
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The juice of the plant is a traditional remedy for all sorts of skin ailments ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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Fresh lavender makes a wonderful, aromatic bouquet, and discourages insects from invading your home ...
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Lemongrass |
Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus |
lemongrass |
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Lemon grass herb is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood. The essential oil can be used in ma ...
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Neem |
Azadirachta Indica |
Margosa, Neem oil |
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Neem oil is exceptionally rich, has moisturizing and regenerative properties, contains Vitamin E, and has essential fatty acids. Neem is commonly use ...
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Patchouli |
Pogostermon patchouli |
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Patchouli gained a certain reputation in the 60's as the preferred scent for Deadheads, perhaps because it's pungent scent was thought to mask the sme ...
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Peppermint |
Mentha piperita |
Yerba Buena |
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Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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sassafrass |
Sassafras albidum |
Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree, |
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Root Bark, Bark and essential oil :
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A cup of sassafras root tea is a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American ...
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Spearmint |
Mentha spicata |
Spear mint |
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Spearmint has much the same properties as peppermint, but is milder and good for use with children's complaints ...
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Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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Vetiver |
Vetiveria zizanoides |
khus khus |
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Healing to skin, this oil repels insects and reduces stress and tension. The aroma is rich, woody, earthy and sweet. ...
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Yarrow |
Achillea millefolium |
Milfoil, Old Man's Pepper, Nosebleed |
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Yarrow is one of the best-known herbal remedies for fevers, and bleeding. The chemical makeup of yarrow is complex, and it contains many active medici ...
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