Stiles
recommends eucalyptus oil to relieve stress, anxiety and tension; orange oil to get an energy boost; peppermint oil to help ease stomach issues; and sweet marjoram oil to help soothe body aches and pains.
Not exact matches
So public health officials have
recommended Olympians to regularly use mosquito repellents which contain DEET, picaridin,
oil of lemon
eucalyptus, or IR3535.
While there are no guarantees, I
recommend a combination of daily cistus tea, using an
oil spray (you can find many natural repellent formulas online but consider
eucalyptus, geranium, cedarwood, and / or lemongrass essential oils and cold pressed neem
oil), knee - high boots, and careful daily inspection.
** Tips and Warnings: Lemon
eucalyptus essential
oil is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be a good natural substitution for DEET in repelling insects, but it is not
recommended for use on children under 3 years.