4 types of indoor plants help repel mosquitoes and prevent dengue fever

Lemongrass

The plant grows in clusters with thick, healthy roots. The plant likes light and is easy to care for, and can survive in dry conditions on many different types of soil. Old lemongrass plants can contain 1-2% essential oil. Studies have shown that lemongrass essential oil is many times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than conventional mosquito sprays. The smell of lemongrass essential oil is also pleasant, good for sleep. Many families also take crushed lemongrass and place it around the house to effectively repel mosquitoes.

Basil

This is a familiar herb, the plant has a fragrant smell, used with raw vegetables. The plant has small white or purple flowers, growing in single or branched clusters. In the basil plant there is essential oil with a pleasant aroma that is boiled in water to drink to treat common diseases such as flu, headache, stuffy nose, bloating, indigestion, toothache... Growing a few pots of basil in the house also helps keep mosquitoes away from your room because mosquitoes hate the scent of this herb.

Rosemary

The plant originates from the Mediterranean region, the English name is Rosemary, a herb with a pleasant aroma, evergreen, needle-shaped leaves. In Saigon, you can still grow the plant if you take care of it. In Vietnam, rosemary is used as a decorative plant in the garden, gently stroking the leaves still leaves a sweet scent of essential oils. This plant has the effect of repelling mosquitoes and is used as a spice.

Mint

The pleasant, cool scent of mint is loved by many people, but it is a nightmare for insects such as mosquitoes, cockroaches, and ants. Grow a few pots of mint in your home or garden to make herbs, make drinks, and keep mosquitoes away from your home. This wild plant was discovered to be one of the oldest herbs that can repel mosquitoes.