Herbs Etc Blog Bites and Stings from Mosquitoes

Bites and stings from mosquitoes, noseums, spiders, bees, wasps, jellyfish, man-of-war, and venomous land reptiles can ruin a perfectly good vacation. Bug Itch ReLeaf® can save the day. One key to its effectiveness is the inclusion of FRESH (never dried) Calendula and Plantain. These herbs are rich in the constituents essential to relieve discomfort and restore swollen, traumatized skin to health.Just say no to DEET! Regular use can cause respiratory, neurological and skin problems. Unless you're on a jungle safari or canoeing at sundown in a swamp, a plant-based repellent should be sufficient. The most effective natural repellents contain essential oil of catnip, lemon-eucalyptus and/or citronella. You may need to reapply every 20-60 minutes, but the message to insects will be clear: "buzz off!"