If you live in the northeastern United States or Canada, you may be aware of the dangers of ticks. According to the New York Times, ticks can not only cause infamous Lyme disease, but also transfer fatal pathogens such as a neurological disease that kills 10% of its victims. Although there are a number of antibiotics and other treatments for tick bites, it is best to remove ticks before they even attack us.
This article will share an oil that repels them naturally, really popular remedy from the web.
Cedar Oil
Cedar oil is the essential oil produced from the cedar wood of the Atlas. This species of evergreen tree is found in the Atlas Mountains in North Africa and is linked to the biblical cedar of Lebanon, explains the site Young Living Blog. Cedar oil was used by the Egyptians to embalm the dead. The Romans used the word “cedar” which means “immortality”.
Recently, the Livestrong site recommended cedar oil to release tension, treat acne, prevent dandruff and cure congestion.
How Does it Work?
The Wondercident site explains that cedar oil releases 6 different attack systems against ticks and other insects.
- First of all, cedar oil removes moisture from the body of insects. It dries insects and causes them to die of dehydration.
- Cedar oil also grows the pH level of a tick. When this happens, the tick body systems can no longer function properly.
- It also works to break down the body fat in the tick and irritate the respiratory system.
- The smell of cedar oil blocks odor receptors on which ticks are based to live; From respiration to movement.
- Finally, cedar oil causes the disintegration of tick eggs.
How to Use?
This Wellness Mama recipe can be made and poured into small spray bottles. Keep them in your car and purse so you are always prepared.
- Fill an 8-ounce bottle of distilled or boiled water halfway.
- Fill the other half with Hamamelis.
- Add 30 to 50 drops of essential oil. You can mix the cedar oil with rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus cinnamon, and so on.
OR
- Add 3 ounces of distilled water, 3 ounces of witch hazel and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a 4 ounce spray bottle.
- Then add about 10 drops of pink geranium oil, 10 drops of lemongrass oil and 5 drops of cedar oil.
- Shake the bottle before using and spray your clothes and skin by repeating every 20 to 30 minutes.
Sources :
- Young Living Blog
- Wellness mama
- Remedy Daily
- Livestrong
- New York Times
- Wondercide
- Bright Hub