Camphor or kapoor, is an age-old Indian remedy to repel mosquitoes. It has a strong, pungent odour that mosquitoes do not like. Tap to read how to safely use it at home to keep mosquitoes away.
Camphor tablets or balls
Place a few camphor balls or tablets near the windows, closet, drawers and doors. This spread the strong smells and kept the mosquitoes away.
Burn Camphor
Take a few camphor tablets and put them in a bowl; burn the tablets. Leave it for 20-30 minutes to keep away mosquitoes.
Camphor oil
Dilute camphor oil with coconut oil or olive oil. Apply itit to exposed parts of the skin to prevent mosquito bites.
Camphor candle
Burn camphor-infused candles near the windows and doors to keep mosquitoes away. It will release a strong repellent fume in the air.
Camphor and water spray
Dissolve a few camphor tablets in water and transfer it to a spray bottle. Spray the water in the corners of your house, such as windows and curtains and furniture.
Precautions
Camphor, or kapoor, is a flammable material; keep it away from children, pets and places that can catch fire.
Information credits
Dr Divya Gopal, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, shared this in an interaction with Onlymyhealth.