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9 years ago

This Herb May Rival Deet in Repelling Mosquitoes. Native North Americans Have Long Used It.

Native North Americans have long used the fragrant herb sweetgrass to ward off biting insects like mosquitoes, and new research shows how the traditional repellent works chemically.

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