Guest guest Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I just tried to search the group's archives for West Nile virus. I went back 10,000 messages, and don't have the patience to go back further. As a " just in case " , I was wondering if there were any herbs that were particularly helpful for West Nile?? Or, would it be the usual for virus'....echinacea, oregon grape root, usnea, astragalus, etc.? Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 We live in Northern California, and are getting more and more cases of WN reported on the news every day. And where we live, there are mosquitos in abundance!! We use a spray that we came up with here on this list to keep the mosquitos away. Basically a tincure of catnip, cut 50/50 with water, in a spray bottle. Worked wonders on the little buggers when we were camping, and we are still using it these days. Doesn't work for beans against gnats and such, but wonders against mosquitoes. JohnNebraska_granola wrote: I just tried to search the group's archives for West Nile virus. I went back 10,000 messages, and don't have the patience to go back further. As a "just in case", I was wondering if there were any herbs that were particularly helpful for West Nile?? Or, would it be the usual for virus'....echinacea, oregon grape root, usnea, astragalus, etc.?GwenFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 John, thank you for the information regarding using catnip tincture for a mosquito spray. I planted 2 catnip plants this year and they have so far survived the new puppy. I will save the recipe for next summer. What I really want to know is what to do AFTER the mosquito has bitten and you begin having symptoms of West Nile. Any suggestions?? Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 You are welcome! As for what to do when the symptons hit, I have no idea. I hope the wise ones will pipe in on this, as we are worried about it here as well. JohnNebraska_granola wrote: What I really want to know is what to do AFTER the mosquito has bitten and you begin having symptoms of West Nile. Any suggestions??Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 I'd like to hear any ideas about this as well! We're not far from the river and there have been a few cases here in NM. I've been keeping the dogs in most of the day and evening until the days get a little colder, the cat is another story. I've been trying not to do anything in the yard in the evening and been going out in the mornings instead. Sylvia herbal remedies , John Ybarra <deuteronomy2929> wrote: > You are welcome! > > As for what to do when the symptons hit, I have no idea. I hope the wise ones will pipe in on this, as we are worried about it here as well. > > John > > Nebraska_granola wrote: > What I really want to know is what to do AFTER the mosquito has bitten and you begin > having symptoms of West Nile. Any suggestions?? > > Gwen > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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