Method of repelling insects by systemic action in humans on sulfur and sulfur containing substances
OwnerLaurie F. Hessinventor
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method of repelling insects from humans, with sulfur as an element or combined or mixed with other substances, by the systemic action in the human body; and also the substances produced by the systemic action on the exposed surfaces of the body such as the skin or membranes.
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A method of repelling chewing, sucking, and biting insects from the human body which comprises initially introducing into the body exposed to said insects an amount of sulfur, or sulfur mixed or combined with other substances and utilizing the metabolism in the body to produce sulfur compounds repellant to insects on the exposed surfaces of the body in sufficient concentration to repel said insects.
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