In a message dated 5/30/1 12:05:47 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:
<< My suggestion as a safer bet would be lavender ((3.)"Safety Data:
Non-toxic,
non-irritant, non-sensitizing") Lavender can be applied neat (undiluted) to
most skin. It is an insecticide. Also commonly used is citronella >>
I agree that pennroyal should absolutely not be used. None of my sources has
any appropriate use for pennyroyal and most say it should never be used by
anyone. I also wanted to note, though, that citronella gives some people a
rather pounding headache. Eucalyptis can also be used safely.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA
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