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Summer it means evenings under the stars, high temperatures, uncovered skin and unfortunately, even the arrival of the much hated ones mosquitoes. For protect yourself from their annoying stings and also to treat them, in addition to the products already on the market there are many natural remedies that come directly from the plants.
To grow in the garden or on the balcony, let’s find out which are the most effective and how to obtain the precious extracts.
Natural remedies against mosquitoes
The hottest and most sultry months are the ideal period for the proliferation of mosquitoes. Trying to avoid them as much as possible is important not only because in this way we save ourselves annoying itching ed unsightly bumps, but also because in the worst cases, these little insects can be vehicle of diseases.
Better not underestimate them then, and try every way to counter them even with the help of natural remedies. We are talking about the classic “grandmother’s remedies” used well before the invention of the chemicals we buy in the supermarket today.
Natural remedies against mosquitoes: lavender
The strong smell of lavender it’s great deterrent to mosquitoes. Spraying a little oil extracted from this plant in the environment in which we find ourselves or on our body, will keep them away.
Lavender oil you can easily find it in any herbalist, but if you already have a plant, you can also do it yourself.
For his Preparation they will serve a glass of olive oil and a glass filled with fresh lavender flowers to be transferred into a paper bag which must be perfectly closed. With the help of a rolling pin, the envelope will be crushed break the flowers inside and release the essential oil. Then you will have to transfer everything to a glass jar, in which the olive oil will also be poured. All closed in the jar, it will have to rest for at least 48 hours and once passed, yes will filter separating it from the flowers that will be thrown away.
Natural remedies against mosquitoes: mint
As with lavender, too the strong smell of mint keeps mosquitoes away. And even in this case, you can spray the essential oil of mint in the environment in which we find ourselves. Alternatively, you can simply grow mint seedlings to keep on the balcony, very useful if you also want to try to make essential oil.
The process is very easy. Just collect the leaflets of the plant, wash and dry them very well e squeeze them in a mortar until you see the essential oil come out. Also in this case the oil obtained will be stored in a glass jar to be left to rest for at least 24 hours, together with almond oil or olive oil.
Natural remedies against mosquitoes: basil
Among its many uses, the basil it also appears to be one lethal plant for mosquitoes. In fact, it seems that it not only removes them, but even eliminates them. A good reason then to start grow it in the garden or in pots, in order to have a map in the most frequented room of the house.
If this is not enough to convince you, think about the pleasant smell of basil spreading from the windowsill and the healthy and tasty ingredient always ready for our recipes. Seems like enough reasons!
Natural remedies against mosquitoes: for relief from bites
The Tea Tree Oil is the extract obtained from the Melaleuca, a tea tree, and it is famous for its countless benefits. Among these also that of soothing for mosquito bites. Its application will give an immediate sensation of freshness and relief. Seeing is believing!
L’aloe vera is a plant with antiseptic and antibacterial properties fromanti-inflammatory action perfect for counteracting the discomfort caused by mosquito bites. It also guarantees the cell regeneration, essential when the too much scratching because of abrasions. Even the honey and a natural remedy particularly indicated against the bites of this insect. In fact, it reduces swelling and irritation thanks to the defensin-1, protein present in immune system of bees.
