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chervil2

Callicarpa - Beautyberry - source of insect repellent

chervil2
11 years ago

I was wondering if anyone has personal experience of using freshly crushed leaves of beautyberry as an insect repellent? I appreciate your feedback in advance.

Here is a link that might be useful: Callicarpa insect repellent

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