We all know everything from a mosquito to a spider can cause serious reactions in the body. So we bring you 15 awesome home remedies for insect bite, bee sting, bug bite read and learn.
The problem is not the injury but what the insect leaves behind that is the posion(the venom).
This is a defense mechanism of insects that is used when for example a beehive detects danger.
Symptoms of insect bite
Let us check out symtomps of insect bite.
When a person is stung by an insect the area becomes swollen, red, extremely painful or burning, however if the symptoms are :
Hard to breath properly
Hard to swallow
disorientation
Swelling of eyes and mouth
In some cases unconsciousness or death.
Curing insects bite
Nature gives us hundreds of insects that can bite or sting, but it also gives us an array of herbs that can reduce the itching and swelling, we are even going to show you how to make your own natural repellent as well.
While we do not have any studies to show if herbal repellents are better then commercial counter parts they certainly smell better and we don't think you would want to rub toxic chemicals on your body.
If insect bites are an ongoing problem, talk to a pest control experton the best solution for your lifestyle.
15+ Home remedies for insect bite
The earth is in balance, mother nature produces everything we need, is up to us to prepare and use what is given to treat insect bite with home remedies.
So check out these 15+ home remedies for insect bite and get cured
1. Remove the stinger. Do Not squeeze it this will inject more of the venom in the patient.
2. Clean the area throughly.
3. Crush plantain leaves extracting the juice and applying it properly on the injured area.
4. Insect bite home remedy - Apply toothpaste on the sting.
5. A homeopathic remedy that can be very helpful is Apis Mallifica, 30x it reduces inflammation and pain, burning and stinging.
6. A homeopathic remedy called Cantharis 30c is good for bee or wasp stings.
7. A homepathic home remedy for insect bite called Carbolicum acidum30c is used in more severe allergic reactions of bee stings or black widow spider bites.
8. A homeopathic home remedy called urtica urens 30c is good for itching, burning and pain.
9. Use herbal insect bite lotion as home remedy for insect bite.
10. 1 tsp. lavender essential oil. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil. Mix the ingredients and apply it directly on the injury. Do not use around eyes.
11. Lavender stops itching and reduces swelling.
12. Extra strength sting poultice.
13. 1 tbsp. echinacea root tincture. 1 tbsp. distilled water. 1/8 tsp. lavender essential oil. 1 tbsp. bentonite clay. Mix the echinacea, water and lavender. Add liquid slowly to the clay while stirring. Once mixed, the resulting paste should stick to the skin. Apply on the injured area. Store the poultice in a tight lid container, if it does dry out add water until moisten enough to stick to the skin.
14. Jewelweed is used to reduce itching and soothe the skin, take two or three leaves, break them and apply the juice over the injured area.
15. Ant and nettle medicine is best cure and home remedy for insect bite.
16. Allergic reaction from a bite or a sting is cause by formic acid which can be neutralized using 1 tsp. of yellow dock leaf tincture and 2 tsp. of baking soda. Mix the ingredients and form a poultice. Apply as needed.
These are some basic home remedies for insect bite we prescribe but consult your doctor once before using or get in touch with us.
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