Neem trees are cherished in India,
the oil is an effect insecticide

Scabies The word 'scabies' is Latin for itch, and the itching caused by scabies is intense. Sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite. This old nursery rhyme could very well be referring to scabies, a microscopic mite that burrows into the skin to lay its eggs. Infected bedding, and clothing transmit the mites, and outbreaks are common among those with comprised immune systems, and occur frequently where people are living in close quarters, as in schools, summer camp, and nursing homes. Keep an eye on pets and they too, can be infected.

Herbs Used for Scabies

Anise Seed * Clove * Geranium * Horseradish * Neem * Rosemary * Tamanu Oil * Tansy * Tea Tree *

Elecampane For: Scabies, skin diseases
Profile	Alantolactone in elecampane expels worms and the plant has long been used externally for scabies, herpes and other skin diseases from which it gained its country name scabwort. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Geranium oil For: Head lice
Profile	Geranium can be used as an insecticide against head lice.

Neem Oil For: Scabies
Profile	This tree's oil has pesticide properties and may be useful against scabies when applied to the skin. The oil also has antibacterial and anti-fungal activity. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Tamanu oil For: Scabies, fungus infections
Profile	Tamanu oil possesses significant antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-fungal qualities, making it effective on scabies, ringworm, and athletes foot and jock itch.

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