Vol. 1 Issue 1, July 2006
by Barbara Marshall-Cassel
D-Lemone Insect Spray
How many of you would like to have an easy , (I'm talking so simple that our poodles could do it), to make, natural insect repellent?...... An insect repellant that would not irritate the dogs skin, isactually good for their skin, would keep even mosquitos away,and will give them a beautiful coat as well, ... AND can also double as a people's repellent for insects too? Hmmm??? Well, here is one of the best and easiest to make, I have heard of, (and I have heard of several, and tried several). And, for those of you who like the smell of lemons and rosemary...... mmmm, mmmm, good!
Natural insect repellent. …….and many have had excellent results:
Take a BIG fat lemon (the more rind the better) and slice it paper thin.
Put lemon slices in a bowl and add
Atablespoon of crushed rosemaryleaves(or a 6 inch sprig
of fresh).
Pour over this, a quart of hot, near boiling water.
Let steep overnight.
Add Aloe a tablespoon of pulp for dry skin or skin allergies
Strain and put into a large spray bottle; then refrigerate. Shake wellbefore applying.The d-lemone in this spray, along with the rosemary oil, will giveyour dog a beautiful shiny coat and keep fleas and other bugs away, including mosquitoes, so you get extra heartworm protection. If your dog has dry skin or allergies, add a tablespoon of Aloe pulp. Use the spray at least twice a week to keep the scent on the coat to repel bugs, and spray it around your doors and through the carpets. If it's a bad flea time, spray daily on the belly and feet to repel them. Thishas worked wonders forlots of peoplefor many years.
This concoction is not only for the dogs, butfor us when we go hiking with our poodlesor walking in the woods with them.
No bug will get nearthis stuff. And, of course, it's all natural.
I know I'm going to mix some up and see if it works on me!!
Anyone else want to try it? If you're close enough to run over and pick it up, I can mix up a BIG batch for all of us!
Aloe pulp - this would be directly from the plant, scraping the pulp from the inside of the leaves. What I do is split the leaves down the sides with a small sharp knife, (like a pairing knife), and then scrape the pulp out. If you know someone who has a plant, just ask if you could have a leaf or 2 or if you plan to make a lot I would invest in an aloe plant. They are easy to grow and keep, (they do best when ignored), and small ones are cheap.
Rosemary - you could get at the grocery store, or I will send to anyone who would like to make it. I have about 4 HUGE bushes growing at my house, (enough to give some to everyone on the planet, almost.....lol). I think the crushed, dried rosemary located in the spice area of the grocery store would work, but the amounts vary. when using fresh and dried herbs.
*****If anyone would like for me to send them a 6” sprig or more of fresh rosemary, just send me your snail mail address with Rosemary in the subject area of your email, and I’ll be happy to mail out the Rosemary right away.******
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Hope you enjoyed this first of many to come articles for CPR!
Blessings to all,
Barbara
©2006 Barbara Marshall-Cassel
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