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Posted by Dawn
Insect repellant herbs March 10, 2007 11:40PM |
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Re: Insect repellant herbs March 21, 2007 09:04PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 153 |
Hi Dawn,
You just made my day with this chart, as it has answered a few of my problems.Our animals have had a bad time with fleas The vet told us this is the worst year hes known for fleas.We have done every thing possible,some ideas in this chart are very helpfull so will give them a try.By the way Dawn what is Rue Its a new one on me is it an old one and what sort of flavour does give Thank you Cass.
You just made my day with this chart, as it has answered a few of my problems.Our animals have had a bad time with fleas The vet told us this is the worst year hes known for fleas.We have done every thing possible,some ideas in this chart are very helpfull so will give them a try.By the way Dawn what is Rue Its a new one on me is it an old one and what sort of flavour does give Thank you Cass.
Re: Insect repellant herbs March 21, 2007 09:13PM |
Admin Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 7,844 |
It has a very bitter flavour. It is not a culinary herb. The very name gives a warning of it's nature: rue = regret. I'm not surprised it would rid anything of fleas; it would rid everything from everywhere with it's pungeant smell. Here's a novel thought: rub some into your dog's fur, and he will keep running, trying to get away from the smell. A good exercise 'machine'.
Re: Insect repellant herbs March 21, 2007 11:10PM |
Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 5,699 |
Hello Cass,
You can see a picture of what Rue looks like at the bottom of this web page -
<[www.livingherbs.co.nz]; and as Lorna says it's pretty pungent so you'd need to be very cautious if using on animals! However, it does suggest you can use it in a culinary manner albiet sparingly to "give unusual muskiness to cream cheese, egg and fish dishes".
If you are wanting to track some down you can e-mail: anything@livingherbs.co.nz and they can direct you to your nearest supplier.
Regards,
Dawn.
You can see a picture of what Rue looks like at the bottom of this web page -
<[www.livingherbs.co.nz]; and as Lorna says it's pretty pungent so you'd need to be very cautious if using on animals! However, it does suggest you can use it in a culinary manner albiet sparingly to "give unusual muskiness to cream cheese, egg and fish dishes".
If you are wanting to track some down you can e-mail: anything@livingherbs.co.nz and they can direct you to your nearest supplier.
Regards,
Dawn.
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