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. Secondly, we cannot use these mosquito repellents whole day – be they be of any brand. Thirdly, many people land up with allergies due to them.
In the past, man would light diyas and burn camphor on a regular basis as a part of daily puja. These helped to purify the air and keep harmful bacteria, viruses and mosquitoes away! We can definitely have a better and healthy environment with the use of camphor.
Camphor or Kapur is a waxy, white or transparent substance extracted from the wood of the Camphor Laurel tree found in Asia. 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 favorite 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 With effect round the clock! You do not need to burn it for that. There are three easier ways to do it -
- Put 2 tablets of commercially available camphor on any warm surface- the device shown in the picture serves the purpose well. Plug it for an hour and see the results! You can do it twice a day- morning and in the night as well!
- 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.
- Take a wide opened cup or plate with water. Drop 2 tablets of Camphor into the water. Keep the cup with water and camphor in your sleeping room. The quantity of water and camphor may differ from room size. Water evaporate at normal temperature. Camphor slowly started dissolving in water. The water evaporates with Camphor smell. Adding little bit hot water gives instant action.
thx doc..thats so informative...another way i like to vaporize camphor is by putting it on the ceramic aroma therapy holder with tealight below..its vaporizes slowwly in about 5-6 hrs.
ReplyDeleteHi Rinku
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the added information! Keep the ball rolling by spreading the techniques!
Hi Renu,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing valuable information.
Yes, it is the volatile property of Camphor that helps. As this does not involve burning it, it is safer - and definitely safer than the mats and coils!
ReplyDeleteHowever, if somebody has G6PD deficiency (dont worry if you are not aware of it - as it means you do not have it)they should avoid it!
what is G6PD deficiency. If someone could explain. The camphor tip was great
ReplyDeleteG6PD deficiency is a genetic one where there is a deficiency of Glucose 6 Phosphatase in the cells. THis one makes the person immune to Malaria but they are very sensitive to many food items like certain beans, etc and their exposure or consumption can lead to breathlessness, dizziness, etc.
ReplyDeleteI heard that to keep mosquitoes away outdoors, take dryer fabric (like Bounce,etc.) sheets and tie a couple under your chair ...it seems it works!!! Haven't tried though...
ReplyDeletethank you Renu, it's working and aroma is anytime better than goodnight mat.
ReplyDeleteThanks girls for the useful tips.An inexpenive way for all housewives.
ReplyDeleteI live in Delhi where there are many stagnant pools of water and dread mosquito bites.
Camphor keeps the cockroaches away too.
Sridevi.
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
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