{"id":6424,"date":"2025-09-06T08:48:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T12:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=6424"},"modified":"2025-09-06T08:48:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T12:48:50","slug":"mosquito-chasing-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/06\/mosquito-chasing-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Mosquito Chasing Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<header><\/header>\n<section class=\"entry\">Ann Lovejoy, the noted Seattle gardener, writer and organic-gardening proponent, has suggested a recipe for catnip-and-rosemary mosquito-chasing oil:<\/p>\n<p>* 2 cups catnip, stemmed<br \/>\n* 1 cup rosemary, cut in 6-inch sprigs<br \/>\n* 2 cups grapeseed oil<\/p>\n<p><em>Get your dried, organic herbs, organic essential oils, bulk spices, loose leaf organic teas and aromatherapy supplies at the place where we shop \u2013\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/recommends\/StarWestBotanicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StarWest Botanicals<\/a><\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Roll herbs lightly with a rolling pin and pack into a clean jar. Cover with oil, seal jar and place in a cool, dark cupboard for two weeks. Strain into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate. To use, rub on exposed skin.<\/p>\n<p>One word of caution \u2014 before applying large quantities of any herbal repellent solution, patch-test yourself for any allergy to the herbs by applying a small amount to your forearm for a couple of days; if there is no skin rash, redness or other reaction, you\u2019re probably safe to use the herbs on a larger area of skin.<\/p>\n<h3>Earn Your Aromatherapy Certification From Home!<\/h3>\n<p>There are many vital components to regaining and maintaining health. 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