Review on TheraTree Oleavine Neem Oil 12 Oz by Danny Rogers

Neem oil is a brilliant, naturally derived pesticide among a host of other uses. It has a very distinctive smell - a cross between garlic and stale oil used for frying chicken. It takes some getting used to, especially if used for skin or scalp care. I make something I call a 'pesticide for people, plant, and pets', using Neem oil, essential oils of peppermint, lavender, and tea tree. To keep my plants pest free - I put about a pint of water into a spray bottle, add 15-20 drops of essential oils, 1 teaspoon of organic soap, and 1-2 teaspoons of Neem Oil. The oil tends to sit on top of the solution, so be sure to shake the spray bottle before use.Neem Oil will kill beneficial AND nuisance insects. In my garden, I use it after the sun has gone down, and when beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees have left for the evening. This limits the impact to beneficial insects, and because this brilliant oil breaks down relatively quickly, by the time they come around next morning the sprayed plants will not be toxic to them. (Be sure to also spray the undersides of your plants' leaves.)I also use Neem Oil in a homemade salve for blemishes, I put a little in my skin lotion, and sometimes in my shower gel. I use it on my scalp, and it seems to have made a huge difference with my dry scalp/dandruff. I rub a little mixed with olive oil on my shins when I'm sitting out on the porch at night - to keep the mosquitos away, and I mix it with body oil and rub onto my feet to keep them soft. The smell is quite something, but essential oils help, and after a while you get used to it.If my review has assisted you in any way to make your purchase decision, I would appreciate it if you would respond 'yes' to revain’s question - Was this review helpful to you?