Minutus

where would you get seeds for this?
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From: tamarque
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Spilanthes grows easily as an herb in the garden. I grew some couple of years ago.
Shannon-where did you get yours? Did you make your own tincture?
From: Shannon Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:42 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes
I am recalling Dale's past-described experiences using herbal tincture Spilanthes as a malaria preventative that also repels mosquitos. Last year I used it for quite a few months for an unrelated issue (chronic infection), and went the entire year with essentially no mosquito bites *at all* -- through a humid Midwestern summer in the country.
I am a fan!
I am not sure what dosage would be necessary, since I was judging by other factors. But at 30 drops (in a bit of water) 3 times a day, no skeeters came near me. It tastes weird (and kind of numbs the tongue slightly), and the idea of an internal bug repellant worried me, so I read up on it a LOT before experimenting for the infection. I read nothing to suggest any risk whatever (at doses up to 40 drops five times per day), but found *so* many uses for it: anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial (pathogenic only), anti-yeast, adrenal support, and more.
And oh yeah, the mosquitos completely lost any interest in me.
Shannon

being a floridian, i get mosquito bites all the time and never get any lump or swelling around the bite anymore. i still feel the nite when it happens and would love to find something safe to spray on to repel them but wearing long sleeves is not an option unless i want heat stroke. all the natural but sprays have lemon grass oil which actually attracts bees so those are out since i have multiple beehives in my yard.
we get news stories of "killer bees" attacking people and i call the news channel and tell them they need to let people know not to use natural repellents. these stories are typically around swarm season and i would bet most of the people attacked have lemon grass or lemon oil on them,
but i can attest the more you get bit the less it affects you, same with bees or i would assume any insect...
vicki
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From: Ellen Madono
To: "minutus@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Hi Roger,

How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.

I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.

The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.

Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.

Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.

Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."

My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!

I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.

For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.

Best,
Ellen

I bought plants from an organic farmer
however, go online as there are many seed companies that
specialize in herbs.
Last year I finally found seeds for pulsatilla negron. Had
plants for several years which got crowded out by other bigger plants
and didn’t realize how hard it would be to find new ones. Found
a seed company in the UK I think and ordered seeds from them. The
name of that company is Seed World or something close to that.
Spilanthes is also good for teeth health which is why I planted them.
They are a funny low viney plant. The flowers never really put out a bloom.
Reminded me of chamomile without the petals but much bigger. Interesting
leaves and coloring as I recall. I would plant them again.
t
From: Label GMO Florida
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:50 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

where would you get seeds for this?
vicki
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From: tamarque
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Spilanthes grows easily as an herb in the garden. I grew some couple of years ago.
Shannon-where did you get yours? Did you make your own tincture?
From: Shannon Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:42 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes
I am recalling Dale's past-described experiences using herbal tincture Spilanthes as a malaria preventative that also repels mosquitos. Last year I used it for quite a few months for an unrelated issue (chronic infection), and went the entire year with essentially no mosquito bites *at all* -- through a humid Midwestern summer in the country.
I am a fan!
I am not sure what dosage would be necessary, since I was judging by other factors. But at 30 drops (in a bit of water) 3 times a day, no skeeters came near me. It tastes weird (and kind of numbs the tongue slightly), and the idea of an internal bug repellant worried me, so I read up on it a LOT before experimenting for the infection. I read nothing to suggest any risk whatever (at doses up to 40 drops five times per day), but found *so* many uses for it: anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial (pathogenic only), anti-yeast, adrenal support, and more.
And oh yeah, the mosquitos completely lost any interest in me.
Shannon

Vicki,
I would not tell people to not use natural repellants. That is too broad a statement
to have good meaning. Many natural products are healthy and great, like the ACV
I recommended. If you mean to avoid sweet smelling oils, then that is what should be
said. You statement could mean that people should use toxic chemicals like DEET—ugh!!!!
t
From: Label GMO Florida
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 7:22 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes

being a floridian, i get mosquito bites all the time and never get any lump or swelling around the bite anymore. i still feel the nite when it happens and would love to find something safe to spray on to repel them but wearing long sleeves is not an option unless i want heat stroke. all the natural but sprays have lemon grass oil which actually attracts bees so those are out since i have multiple beehives in my yard.
we get news stories of "killer bees" attacking people and i call the news channel and tell them they need to let people know not to use natural repellents. these stories are typically around swarm season and i would bet most of the people attacked have lemon grass or lemon oil on them,
but i can attest the more you get bit the less it affects you, same with bees or i would assume any insect...
vicki
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From: Ellen Madono
To: "minutus@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

no, i specify the ingredients when addressing the media. i wasn't worried about being so specific here though should probably always do so. i know very well how they like to bash natural/alternative care instead of their sponsors, big pharma, agro, etc...
but lemon grass and lemon oil are used in bait hives to attract swarms and if you put it on you and a swarm was nearby they would come and check you out. if you remain calm and dont swat, they would possibly land on you and buzz around but would soon leave. BUT if you swat they will naturally defend and release alarm pheromone which tells all the other bees you are a threat.
the news is very quick to yell "killer" bees when they are just honey bees trying to keep from being swatted. the stigma of africanized "killer" bees was brought to you by our good friends monsanto. all hail pesticide sales.
vicki
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From: tamarque
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 7:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Vicki,
I would not tell people to not use natural repellants. That is too broad a statement
to have good meaning. Many natural products are healthy and great, like the ACV
I recommended. If you mean to avoid sweet smelling oils, then that is what should be
said. You statement could mean that people should use toxic chemicals like DEET—ugh!!!!
t
From: Label GMO Florida
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 7:22 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes
being a floridian, i get mosquito bites all the time and never get any lump or swelling around the bite anymore. i still feel the nite when it happens and would love to find something safe to spray on to repel them but wearing long sleeves is not an option unless i want heat stroke. all the natural but sprays have lemon grass oil which actually attracts bees so those are out since i have multiple beehives in my yard.
we get news stories of "killer bees" attacking people and i call the news channel and tell them they need to let people know not to use natural repellents. these stories are typically around swarm season and i would bet most of the people attacked have lemon grass or lemon oil on them,
but i can attest the more you get bit the less it affects you, same with bees or i would assume any insect...
vicki
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From: Ellen Madono
To: "minutus@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

No, I did it the lazy way HerbPharm brand, via Vitacost and iHerb. Also i found one small health food store here that stocks it.

one of its names is "eyeball plant".

yes to all you said.
I learned years ago to not swat but to pass an arm over my body to create an air path to direct the bees away.
not an angry movement at all.
and monsanto of course hates bees as they compete with their GE seeds for pollination rights! Ha. Monsanto, the
big ghoul against tiny little insects. they did a big kill recently---50,000 bees and then came back to kill all the surviving
queens. that should tell all we need to know about them with bees.
t
From: Label GMO Florida
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:17 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

no, i specify the ingredients when addressing the media. i wasn't worried about being so specific here though should probably always do so. i know very well how they like to bash natural/alternative care instead of their sponsors, big pharma, agro, etc...
but lemon grass and lemon oil are used in bait hives to attract swarms and if you put it on you and a swarm was nearby they would come and check you out. if you remain calm and dont swat, they would possibly land on you and buzz around but would soon leave. BUT if you swat they will naturally defend and release alarm pheromone which tells all the other bees you are a threat.
the news is very quick to yell "killer" bees when they are just honey bees trying to keep from being swatted. the stigma of africanized "killer" bees was brought to you by our good friends monsanto. all hail pesticide sales.
vicki
Join the Campaign to Label GMO's in Florida
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From: tamarque
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 7:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Vicki,
I would not tell people to not use natural repellants. That is too broad a statement
to have good meaning. Many natural products are healthy and great, like the ACV
I recommended. If you mean to avoid sweet smelling oils, then that is what should be
said. You statement could mean that people should use toxic chemicals like DEET—ugh!!!!
t
From: Label GMO Florida
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 7:22 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes
being a floridian, i get mosquito bites all the time and never get any lump or swelling around the bite anymore. i still feel the nite when it happens and would love to find something safe to spray on to repel them but wearing long sleeves is not an option unless i want heat stroke. all the natural but sprays have lemon grass oil which actually attracts bees so those are out since i have multiple beehives in my yard.
we get news stories of "killer bees" attacking people and i call the news channel and tell them they need to let people know not to use natural repellents. these stories are typically around swarm season and i would bet most of the people attacked have lemon grass or lemon oil on them,
but i can attest the more you get bit the less it affects you, same with bees or i would assume any insect...
vicki
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From: Ellen Madono
To: "minutus@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

that certainly is an accurate description! funny.
t
From: Shannon Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:43 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

one of its names is "eyeball plant".

Probably yes: Vespula vulgaris occurs in Europe and USA,
and Vespula germanica is most common in UK.

Yellowjackets are true wasps, (scientific name Vespula sp. within the Vespidae stinging wasp family) but those called yellowjackets have yellow stripes of various styles. (Some people confuse them with bees, which they are not. Bees have blunt abdomens, wasps are pointy-ended and narrow waisted... "Wasp-waisted" .)
There are tens of thousands of wasp species on the planet and they come in various colors and patterns, including plain black.

The Common Yellowjacket (Vespula vulgaris) is one that is very common in USA, and Europe and has been spreading around the planet rather well - too well. Gory details here:
V vulgaris.
V germanica.

They are very fond of nesting around my place. I'm not that keen on that strategy being allergic, and I made a remedy from it. I also get the local golden paperwasp under my eaves some years. The yellowjackets here nest underground, also with paper structures for the larvae but they enclose the entire nest in a cocoon of paper as well, and then may build mud tunnels as entrances.
Wasps seem to love this area.

Namaste,
Irene

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