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 An estimated 12 million children in America, in all segments of
society, get head lice each year. These tiny bloodsucking parasites live
on the human scalp and lay eggs (nits). The egg or nit will hatch in 7-10
days. Upon hatching, the louse is not much bigger than the tip of an ink
pen and is in the first of three nymph stages. It will take approximately
10 days for the nymph to mature into an adult capable of reproducing.
Therefore, it is of great importance to remove the lice prior to reaching
adulthood. Once the louse becomes an adult the female can lay 5-10 eggs
each day and will live for approximately 30 days. That equates to 150-300
eggs per female (Schmidt and Roberts, 1989).
Sales of products that deal with lice in
the US total $170 million per year. Yet, many lice have become resistant
to the typical treatments used. The Archives of Dermatology recently
published a study in Southern Florida, reporting that of the five products
tested (Ovide lotion, Lindane, A-200, Nix, and Rid), only one (Ovide, a
prescription-only product) had not become less effective (Meinking et al.,
2002). A safe lice treatment has been sorely needed considering the
ineffectiveness, the inconveniences, the toxicity, and the environmental
persistence of the available products.
According to an article from Purdue
University, “The greatest harm associated with head lice may result from
the well-meaning, but unwise, use of toxic shampoos, such as those
containing Lindane, an organo-chlorinated pesticide in the same chemical
family as DDT, ? Lindane is thought to cause seizures, and studies
indicate that head lice has become resistant to many other existing
products, including pyrethrin-based pesticides. However, our pawpaw
shampoo can safely and effectively eliminate the problem without side
effects or pest resistance.” (Purdue
News, June 10, 1002)
Paw Paw Lice Remover Shampoo
Nature's Sunshine Products developed an
all-natural, unique lice remover shampoo that was both safe and
successful. Although it is no longer being manufactured, NSP has provided
us with a recipe to make your own Lice Remover Shampoo.
Paw Paw Lice Remover Shampoo contains
essential oil ingredients of tea tree and thyme, plus standardized paw paw
extract* in a gentle shampoo base. Unlike other harsh chemical treatments,
this shampoo will leave the hair soft and healthy.
Laboratory (in vitro) and human testing
have found that this shampoo successfully removes lice and their nits when
used as instructed. Developmental studies showed that this combination
product was successful in preliminary human trials with numerous
volunteers without safety problems. The product softens the nits and
facilitates their easy removal by a special lice comb, available from most
pharmacies. It is backed by a history of safe and successful folkloric use
of the plant materials. A recent clinical trial conducted by school nurses
in New Jersey resulted in 100% successful removal of the lice, and
thousands of bottles have now been sold with nothing but positive
testimonials (McCage et al., 2002).
Great for pets too! Testimonials from
pet owners support the use of the shampoo in removing pests from pets
while leaving their hair soft and silky.
How to make Paw Paw Lice Remover Shampoo
*Protected by U.S. patents 4,721,727, 4,855,319 and 09/213,164
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