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Herb Profiles
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 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.
Lice are common parasites that infest the hair
and are showing increasing resistance to over-the-counter treatments.
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Elecampane 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.(Mabey, Richard p48)
Geranium oil Geranium can be used as an insecticide against head lice.
Neem Oil 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.(White,Linda B., M.D. )
Tamanu oil 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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