Consuming B vitamins during the Mangzhong solar term can repel mosquitoes
The Mangzhong solar term arrives on June 5, 2012. During this period, temperatures rise, and the weather becomes increasingly hot. As people don their summer attire, they also provide an opportunity for pesky mosquitoes. Health and wellness experts remind the public that eating garlic or taking B vitamins can effectively repel mosquitoes, sparing them from the torment of bites.
Health and wellness experts state that during the Mangzhong season, as the weather grows hotter, insects and mosquitoes proliferate, easily transmitting various diseases. Mosquitoes, in particular, are a primary cause of illness, which is why the fifth lunar month is sometimes called the "month of a hundred poisons."
So, how can one prevent mosquito bites during Mangzhong? Health and wellness experts believe that besides improving the cleanliness of living areas, one's personal daily routine is also crucial. Effective little tricks can be used to ward off mosquitoes. For example, taking 1-2 tablets of B vitamins orally an hour before bed. After being metabolized by the body, they are excreted through sweat, creating a scent that mosquitoes avoid. Of course, eating garlic is also an effective way to repel mosquitoes.
You can also place one or two pots of blooming jasmine, milanol, or roses in your room, preferably tuberose, as mosquitoes cannot stand the fragrance of these flowers, making them effective for repelling mosquitoes. Additionally, orange-red light is also mosquito-repellent, as mosquitoes are afraid of this color of light. Therefore, orange-red lighting can be used in bedrooms during the summer.
Furthermore, wearing light-colored clothes like yellow or white can reduce mosquito bites, while wearing dark blue or brown clothing increases the likelihood of being bitten. Thus, light-colored clothes should be worn in the summer.
Finally, you can place several open boxes of cooling oil and medicated balm in your bedroom. Crushing mothballs and sprinkling them in the corners of the room can also repel mosquitoes. At the same time, it is important to bathe frequently to remove the scent of secretions from the skin's surface, thereby reducing the chances of being targeted by mosquitoes.