Body Lice
Home Remedies Solution on 27th, 2008 Infestation of Body Lice is the cause of Pediculosis corporis. It is a small parasitic insect characterized by wingless and flat body. There is also a similar kind that thrives in head and pubic areas. Body Lice colors varies from yellow to white
Body Lice lives on the clothing, where they lay their eggs. This lice travel around the body for their meals, which is the blood of their host.
Symptoms
Intense itching
Red rounded rashes or bumps in the skin
Presence of Lice in clothing especially on the seams
Causes
Overcrowded living condition
Unhygienic living practices
Direct contact from infested person
Treatment
Gliricidia sepium:
Make a juice or decoction from Gliricidia sepium leaves and apply to the skin
Virgin Coconut Oil:
Apply a generous amount of VCO in the skin just like using it as a lotion
Garlic Powder:
Mix a tablespoonful of garlic powder with a few drops of pennyroyal oil and distilled water. Apply the mixture to the skin
Vinegar:
Mix at least two tablespoon of vinegar in your water used in laundry, it helps to kill the eggs that thrives in the seams of the infected persons’ used clothing
Prevention
Iron clothes if necessary
Avoid physical contact with an infected person
Practice good hygiene and regular everyday bathing
Avoid overcrowded and dirty surroundings
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Great treatments, have heard of some of them not all.
Probably the best that Ive come across though is neem oil. Neem oil is extremely toxic to all body parasites. Kills in minutes. Obviously needs to be mixed with a carrier agent like olive oil or grape seed oil. You can get the full recipe at http://www.pubicliceremedy.com Its great for head lice pubic lice and body lice can even be used on pets for fleas.
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Paul Wadsworth (Who am I?) — July 19, 2008 @ 4:57 pm