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oily consistency, which can be found in specific tissues of various plants, especially in flowers and fruit, but also in leaves, bark and roots. The beneficial effects have not yet been completely explained; however, experts believe that their effect is to protect plants from potential pests, including germs and insects. Some of the oils can also attract pollinators or may be used as weapons to fight other plants growing nearby. Essential oils are constantly evaporating through the surface of leaves during water circulation. It only takes a slight touch of a hand or a faint gust of air, and herbs such as basil or rosemary give off such a strong scent that it literally assails the nostrils. While this smell may be pleasant to humans, it is strongly repugnant for insects. Plants normally used in the kitchen as spices are the ones hated the most by insects: thyme, lavender, basil, rosemary, salvia, santolina, coriander, oregano or exotic lemongrass. GRANDMA’S GERANIUM Naturally, it is not only herbs that work as natural repellents. Other popular decorative plants like geranium have similar qualities, as does pelargonium, which has a spicy aroma. Other strains closely related to these flowers are even more interesting: Geranium himalayense, also called Geranium grandiflorum, and Pelargonium graveolens, with the common name rose geranium. These flowers give off a wide variety of scents. There are geraniums that smell like citruses, roses, eucalyptus, peppermint or even apples and spice. Geranol, the main aromatic chemical extracted from geraniums, is used in the production of perfumes. In addition, some annuals can help drive insects away: marigold, calendula, nasturtium or plectranthus can be planted beside herbs. THE RIGHT PLACE It is most useful to place the chosen plants where they can stop insects from getting indoors, like on a terrace or beside a balcony door. They can also be planted close to the grill, pool or hot tub. Flower pots with repellent herbs can be placed on the table as well. Leftovers, sugary drinks and ripening fruit attract insects, and all these foods should be kept out of their reach. 86 MY HERBS MAGAZINE
Some plants can even help treat an insect bite. One can grow an herb called common houseleek and use one of its fleshy leaves for insect-bite relief. The leaf should be cut lengthwise and its cooling juice applied to the bite. Some people call this plant common aloe. To ward off clothes moths use sacks of dried herbs in the closet: True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), peppermint / spearmint (Menthapiperita/ Menthaspicata), lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). To ward off aphids: Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), chive (Alliumschoeno prasum), marigold (Tagetes species), calamint (Satureia hortensis), wormwood (Artemisia species), morning glory (Ipomea species), coriander (Coriandrum sativum). <strong>Herbs</strong> that ward off flies and mosquitoes: - Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) - Peppermint / spearmint (Menthapiperita / Menthaspicata) - Garden sage (Salvia officinalis) - Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) - True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) - Calendula (Calendula officinalis) - Catnip (Nepetacateria) -Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) - Rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) - Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Marjoram (Origanum majorana) - Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) MYHERBSMAG.COM 87
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