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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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Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Bay Rum
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Bay Rum Pimenta racemosa Bay Rum Tree
: : : also known as the Bay Rum Tree, and is not to be confused with Bay Laurel ...
Cajeput
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Cajeput Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra Weeping tea tree, weeping paperbark
: Leaves,twigs : SE Asia, Australia : 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 ...
Cedar
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Cedar Cedurs atlantica Atlas cedarwood
: Essense obtained from wood : : 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 ...
Cinnamon
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Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum Cassia Bark
: Dried bark : : The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
Clove
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Clove Eugenia caryophyllata
: Essential oil extracted from flower buds : : Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain and kills bacteria and fungi. ...
Dill
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Dill Anethum graveoleus
: seeds, herb, oil : : Dill is good for treatment of gas and nausea , especially from sudden changes in diet, or a bad reaction to spicy food. ...
Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus
: Leaves, oil : Australian : 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 ...
Fennel
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Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Sweet Fennel, Fenkel
: Seeds, leaves, roots, oil - the whole plant : Greek : The uses for fennel go far beyond the kitchen however, fennel has been used as a medicinal herb by the early Romans and Greeks. ...
Feverfew
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Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium
: arial parts : Europe : Feverfew inhibits platelet aggregating in the bloodstream, thus preventing blockage of small capillaries, one of the reasons behind feverfew's popular ...
Geranium
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Geranium Pelargonium graveolens
: Leaves : Africa : Many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums ...
Holy Basil
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Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum Tulsi, Tulasi, Indian Basil
: Leaves, essential oil : : Holy Basil has been used for thousands of years the traditional medicinal of India, Ayurveda treatment. Known to Hindus as Tulsi the plant i ...
Jewel Weed
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Jewel Weed Impatiens capensis Jewelweed, Wild Balsam. Balsam-weed. Impatiens, Spotted Touch-me-not, Lady's Eardrops, Lady's Slipper
: Fresh juice : N. America : The juice of the plant is a traditional remedy for all sorts of skin ailments ...
Lavender
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Lavender Lavandula officinalis
: Flowers, leaves and stems : : Fresh lavender makes a wonderful, aromatic bouquet, and discourages insects from invading your home ...
Lemongrass
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Lemongrass Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus lemongrass
: stalk, essential oil : : 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 ...
Neem
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Neem Azadirachta Indica Margosa, Neem oil
: leaves, twigs, and seed nut oil : Ayurvedic : Neem oil is exceptionally rich, has moisturizing and regenerative properties, contains Vitamin E, and has essential fatty acids. Neem is commonly use ...
Patchouli
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Patchouli Pogostermon patchouli
: : : 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 ...
Peppermint
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Peppermint Mentha piperita Yerba Buena
: whole herb : : Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
Rosemary
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Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
: Leaves, stems and flowers : : Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
sassafrass
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sassafrass Sassafras albidum Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree,
: Root Bark, Bark and essential oil : north amercian : 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 ...
Spearmint
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Spearmint Mentha spicata Spear mint
: Leaves, essential oil : : Spearmint has much the same properties as peppermint, but is milder and good for use with children's complaints ...
Thyme
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Thyme Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Wild Thyme
: Leaves, stems and flowers : : Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
Vetiver
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Vetiver Vetiveria zizanoides khus khus
: : Ayurvedic : Healing to skin, this oil repels insects and reduces stress and tension. The aroma is rich, woody, earthy and sweet. ...
Yarrow
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Yarrow Achillea millefolium Milfoil, Old Man's Pepper, Nosebleed
: aerial parts, essential oil : Europe, N. America : 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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  1. Lemon Balm
    Melissa officinalis
  2. Comfrey
    Symphytum officinale
  3. Nettle
    Urtica dioica
  4. Calendula
    Calendula officinalis
  5. St. John's Wort
    Hypericum perforatum
  6. Buchu
    Agathosma betulina
  7. Cleavers
    Galium aparine
  8. Tamanu Oil
    Calophyllum inophyllum
  9. sassafrass
    Sassafras albidum
  10. Hibiscus
    Hibiscus sabdariffa

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