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From: Debbie Harlan <debbie@...>Subject: [AromatherapyDailyTip] CatnipAromatherapyDailyTip Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 9:07 PM

Last year, several members of the Iowa State University Department ofEntomology presented the results of a study on common catnip. Among theirconclusions was the fact that an essential oil in catnip is 10 times moreeffective at repelling mosquitoes than potent chemicals such as DEET.While the researchers don't know why mosquitoes don't like catnip oil, theydo know a good thing when they see it.Why not grow some mosquito repellent of your own? If you have a sunny,well-drained patch of lean garden soil, try planting some catnip. The plantyou need is a perennial herb called Nepeta cataria. Closely related toornamental catmint, or Nepeta faassenii (or N. mussinii), catnip isgenerally grown as a cat-pleasing or medicinal tea herb rather than for itslooks.CATNIP AND ROSEMARY MOSQUITO CHASING OILMAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS.2 cups catnip, stemmed1 cup rosemary, cut in 6-inch sprigs2 cups

grapeseed oil or any light body-care oilRoll herbs lightly with a rolling pin and pack into a clean jar. Cover withoil, seal jar and place in a cool, dark cupboard for two weeks.Shake jar lightly every day or so for two weeks. Strain into a clean jar,seal and refrigerate for up to 8 months unused.To use, rub on exposed skin.http://seattlepi. nwsource. com/nwgardens/ 90412_lovejoy10. shtmlDaily Aromatherapy Tipbrought to you by AromaThyme.comScent of the Month Clubhttp://www.aromathy me.comClearanceVisit our Sale page for some great valueswww.aromathyme. com/sale. htmlCinch inch loss plan ... What have you got to lose?http://www.cinchpla n.com/aromathyme /home