The present invention in a preferred embodiment provides for herbal compositions used for repelling insects. The present invention also provides for the methods of preparation and various forms of applications of the said compositions. The said compositions comprises of at least two or more plant extracts in the form of cream, gel, ointment, oil or powder or mixtures thereof, said plant extracts being selected from a group consisting of Nagod (Vitex negundo), Camphora (Cinnamomum camphora), Bavchi (Psoralea corylifolia) or any combination thereof.