| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 05:40:11 AM
Sharing for those interested. I found this recipe in a copy of The Herb Quarterly a few years ago. I lost it, then ordered a back issue of the magazine.
Tick-Repelling Oil
(for adults, dogs, and children older than 5 - otherwise they recommend
using a gentle rose geranium hydrosol)
2 oz. jojoba oil
20 drops geranium essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
Combine all ingredients, place in small bottle and label. To use: Before going outdoors, apply this oil to any exposed skin. For dogs, place a few drops on your hands and then gently smooth the oil over the coat. If you prefer spray, substitute 2 oz. of distilled water for the jojoba oil, and place all ingredients in a small spray bottle. Spritz over your hair, clothing and skin. Repeat as necessary. (From The Herb Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2009).
I do recommend organic oils. So far, this is working for us and for the dogs. I'm not sure if you can use it on other animals, but wanted to share. There is a concern for using it on young children, but you could research it for other animals. We have not purchased pet meds for our dogs and they have not had one tick since we started using it (3 weeks now).
Farmgirl #800
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