5 Herbal Remedies To Fight Lice And Nits Naturally

Lavender is a very effective remedy to kill lice, as its aroma repels them. It is not necessary to rinse the hair after applying it and we can use it daily

The lice and nits are tiny parasites that usually inhabit the scalp of adults and children. These manage to survive thanks to the suction of blood and, since they proliferate easily, they quickly colonize the entire mane.

Its presence in the hair is not only unpleasant, but it can cause irritation, itching and other symptoms that are quite annoying. Although they can be controlled with the use of commercial shampoos and treatments, sometimes it is better to use natural remedies to avoid unwanted reactions. Why? Although chemicals can be effective in some cases, their regular application can cause dryness and changes in capillary pH.

1. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus leaves have antiparasitic and antiseptic properties that, when applied externally, help fight lice. They release a strong and pungent aroma that is annoying to these insects and therefore repels them.

Ingredients

• 6 eucalyptus leaves
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation and method of application

Add the eucalyptus leaves to a cup of boiling water and let them steep for 15 minutes. When it’s warm, or at a bearable temperature, pour it into a spray bottle. To apply it, separate the hair into several strands and rub in the eucalyptus remedy, making sure it penetrates well and leaving it to act without rinsing. Repeat its use every night until the lice and lines have been eliminated.

2. Lavender

Lavender is a plant with aromatic and sedative properties that is often used as a natural relaxant because of its smell, which makes it  unbearable for lice and helps repel them.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of lavender flowers (30 g)

Preparation and method of application 

Bring a cup of water to a boil and, when it comes to a boil, add the lavender flowers. Let it sit at room temperature and store it in a spray. When you go to use it, spray the product all over the hair roots and behind the ears. Leave it on overnight, without rinsing.

3. Parsley

The antibacterial properties of parsley can be used to control the growth of lice and nits in the hair. This reduces the irritation caused by bites and regulates the pH of the scalp to alter the environment that these parasites need to develop.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of parsley leaves (30 g)

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation and method of application

Add the parsley to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for 15 minutes. Rub the liquid all over your hair and let it act for 40 minutes. Then rinse with your regular shampoo and use a fine comb to remove the nits.

4. Mint

The application of mint infusion on the scalp helps to control the itching and redness caused by these insects. Its regular use controls the infection and facilitates the removal of nits.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of mint (20 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation and method of application

Add the mint leaves to a cup of boiling water, cover and let it steep. When it’s warm, strain it and pack it into a spray bottle. To use it, spray the liquid all over the scalp, affecting the nape of the neck and behind the ears, and leave it to act without rinsing. Apply it 2 times a day, every day until the bugs disappear.

5. Rosemary

The use of rosemary on the hair helps to keep the lice away and, incidentally, strengthens the strands to control weakness and fall. It has antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that control this infection and its uncomfortable symptoms.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of rosemary (30 g)

Preparation and method of application

1. Heat a cup of water and, when it comes to a boil, add the rosemary.
2. Wait for it to cook for 2 minutes and let it rest at room temperature.
3. Pack the liquid in a spray bottle and proceed to apply it.

Then, separate the hair into several strands and apply the rosemary water. Let it act for 40 minutes and rinse with your usual products. Like the previous ones, use it every day until the problem is controlled.

As you can see, preparing your own herbal remedies against lice is very simple and inexpensive. Choose the option that best suits you and use it every day to achieve good results, without forgetting about prevention.