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Nov 21, 2015

11 Home Remedies to remove Lice and Nits

The human head louse, (Pediculus humanus capitis) , is a tiny insect (only measured between 2 and 3 millimeters) inhabiting the head gripping the hair and feeds by sucking our blood. The lice infestation is known as pediculosis . In addition they secrete saliva in the scalp that can be very irritating and causes common symptoms of head lice as pruritus or itching . So when we see that children are much head scratch themselves (especially on the crown, neck and behind the ears) there's bound to be because lice. Also during the school year it is very common for lice appear .


But lice are not just for kids, adults (parents, teachers, monitors ...) may also become infected with lice. How are head lice spread? These parasites are spread by direct contact between the heads. In addition lice are particularly upset that lay eggs in the head, these eggs are nits . in about 9 days they will already have become lice, so we must act quickly to remove them and not give them time to lay many eggs. Let us know some ways to prevent the spread of lice and some natural remedies to remove lice and nits . I also invite you to read more on home remedies to take care of our health naturally in the day. But now let's see some lice home remedies .



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11 home remedies to remove lice and nits:

1. Essential oils to remove lice : lice and nits you can use the essential oil of lavender . It is applied directly to the scalp. Leave it overnight, even you can also put some on the pillow clean. Excellent results as additional and complementary to other natural remedies treatment. The essential oil of tea tree , rosemary essential oil , the essential oil of geranium , clove oil , eucalyptus oil , or essential oil of oregano are also effective to remove lice and nits and can be applied as in lavender essential oil, but in this case diluted with olive oil instead of applying directly. About 20 drops of essential oil would be used per 50 cl olive oil.

2. Lice medicinal plants : we can use herbs like eucalyptus , quassia , lavender or mint . Phytotherapy is effective to remove lice and nits. Infusion using 500 ml of water and 30 to 40 grams of plant becomes. When the water will boil break aa fire goes out, the herb is thrown and cover. Let stand 20 minutes. When we strain at room temperature infusion. It applies throughout the hair and scalp, a shower cap is placed and leave it for an hour. Then wash your hair as it is done regularly and combing with a nit comb.

3. Olive oil to kill lice : well smeared all over the scalp and hair with olive oil, cover with a shower cap and leave on all night. After washing the hair as you normally do and then pass a special comb for lice and nits throughout the hair.

4. Nit and lice comb : comb thoroughly with a special fine metal comb for lice and nits throughout the hair. Special emphasis on the hair attached to the scalp because that's where the lice lay eggs, that is, the nits.

5. Infusion of rue lice : Prepare an infusion with 500 ml of water and 30 grams of rue. When the water begins to boil turn off the heat and pour the rough. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Hair thoroughly impregnated with this infusion, cover with a shower cap and leave on for an hour and a half or two hours.

6. White vinegar or apple to remove lice and nits : the quintessential classic remedy that has been used for generations to remove lice and nits have been the humble vinegar. It is very effective, cheap and easy to use. Especially it is useful for removing nits . We just have to wet out the entire head (with special emphasis on the scalp and areas such as the crown, neck and behind the ears) with vinegar, put on a shower cap or plastic wrap using paper kitchen to wrap your head with him and wait three hours. After this time wash the hair as normal, then while the hair is wet, we had a lice comb through the hair to remove excess finish.

7. Mask or softener to remove lice : If the smell of vinegar is an impediment to use as a natural remedy to remove lice and nits, have a much more pleasant alternative: the mask or the balsam hair. How it is used it is exactly like vinegar.

8. Garlic lice : preparing a paste crushing 8 garlic cloves with 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil. Apply this paste on the hair and scalp, put a shower cap and leave on for an hour. After washing hair and comb.

9. Coconut oil to remove lice : coconut oil is also effective to remove lice and nits. Apply on her scalp and hair. Put the shower cap or plastic wrap covering the entire head role well. Leave it for 4 hours. After washing hair combed and finally a nit comb.

10. Neem oil or neem for lice : Apply just like olive oil or coconut.

11. Nit comb for lice and nits : a metal comb with closely spaced tines is very effective to remove lice and nits, because, they are trapped between the teeth. You must comb all the hair with it once it has been applied above a remedy.

For best results... Repeat the same operation again after 10 days. Furthermore you can combine several remedies at once. For example: vinegar and then apply olive oil or coconut oil and add 1 or 2 essential at a rate of 20 drops of essential oil per 50 cl oil oils. Sobr apply vinegar hair, cover it with a shower cap and let it act 2 hours. Then you clarify well head and apply olive oil with essential oils (tea tree, rosemary, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, etc.) and cover with shower cap or kitchen paper transparent film. When you've had between 1.5 and 2 hours you spend nit (metal comb to remove lice and nits) and well throughout the hair brush. After washing the well head.

* Remember that as we remove lice and nits from the hair should also thoroughly wash objects that are in contact with the head such as towels, pillowcases, sheets, pillows, etc.

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Precautionary measures to prevent the spread of lice or pediculosis:


  • Having a clean hair, bring good hygiene and have a not very long hair will help when able to notice the presence of lice and facilitate us to carry out home remedies to remove them, since it is easier to manage better one one long short hair.



  • Hairdressers can be a good "reservoir" of lice. Make sure the hair salon that you go and take the kids follow basic hygiene measures with brushes and other tools they use to prevent the spread of parasites like lice hair.



  • Prevent children accessories worn on the head, as gums and hair ribbons, pins, caps, hats, combs and brushes, exchanged etc.


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