Malaria and Dengue are on a steep rise. We all must be using liquid or the old blue tablet type of mosquito repellents sold under various names. Despite their use, it is common to see mosquitoes hovering around with the best of repellents in action. Many people land up with allergies due to them.
Earlier man would light diyas and burn camphor on a regular basis as a part of daily prayer. These helped to purify the air and keep harmful bacteria, viruses and mosquitoes away. Here are Benefits of Camphor:
Camphor has many known medicinal uses-
- It relieves nasal congestion and cough when rubbed on the chest as an oil.
- Camphor is used as an ingredient in throat lozenges and cough syrups and in Vicks.
- Camphor is also used in some anti-itch ointments, creams and cooling gels because it is can be absorbed through skin and is effective at treating pain locally.
- It has an analgesic effect which makes it a favourite oil to be used in pain relieving massage blends for sore muscles and arthritic pain.
- Camphor is known to improve the quality of air making it a better for our lungs and heart.Many people are not aware of the Mosquito repellent power of Camphor – a simple solution without side effects and very cost effective.
CAMPHOR IS A NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT. You do not need to burn it for that. There are two easier ways to do it -
1. Put 2 tablets of commercially available camphor on any warm surface
2. Place 2 tablets of camphor on different corners of the room or at places
where mosquitoes seem to love to stay. Leave them there and they will evaporate
in a day or so keeping the air purer and mosquito free.
You will be amazed at the results! Do experience it and help spread these healthy tips!
You will be amazed at the results! Do experience it and help spread these healthy tips!
