Home remedies to get rid of lice

Home remedies to get rid of lice

Head lice are small parasites that cause a huge nuisance to quickly infest the minds of people, especially children of school age. Parents should be alert to stop the lice as soon as possible, thus avoiding contagion to other children.


Continuous itching, especially on the back of the head, is the sign that these insects are present. Always remember to always be aware and periodically check the minds of children. In pharmacies are found effective products to combat the problem, however, because they have a lot of chemistry, the best would be to use home remedies, which are also fast and do not harm children.

Natural treatments to stop lice



Infusion of eucalyptus leaves - Put water to boil, add the leaves of eucalyptus and let stand. When the water is at a suitable temperature, apply to the head, to the roots, and well massage the hair.

Rosemary infusion - To prepare the infusion of rosemary, just follow the steps above.
Apple Cider Vinegar - This remedy is mies effective against lice eggs or nits. Mix warm water and apple cider vinegar in equal parts, and apply to dry hair.

Lavender essence - Apply lavender essence in the affected head. Before making the application, make sure that it is pure lavender oil, unmixed.

Many aromatic oils such as coconut oil, jasmine, geranium, anise etc., can help in the fight against lice and nits.

Pass a line between the teeth of a comb, from one side to another, making zigzag. Wash the child's hair, leaving a little conditioner to comb slide more easily. The nits stick to the line wires. BOOK this comb to it and repeat this procedure for a few days.
Mix conditioner to a handful of coarse salt and leave it for about 15 minutes. Then pass the comb and wash the hair.

Tea tree oil (malaleuca) - Usually sold in health food stores, tea tree oil is a natural antifungal and helps prevent possible reinfestation of lice. Put 3-4 drops in shampoo bottle normally used by the family.

Smoke - Boil 30g smoke in half a liter of water for 10 minutes. Apply after warm, leaving hair tied with a cloth.