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Some people are abnormally sensitive to insect bites and stings,
which may cause a reaction so severe as to need urgent medical
attention. In these rare cases treat for shock immediately, and get the victim to a hospital as soon as possible.
Natural Relief For Bee And Wasp Stings
Bee stings are acid: immersing the stung bit of the victim in ice-cold water to which you have added baking soda will help. Remember to pull or scrape out the sting. Wasp stings, just to be different, are alkaline: vinegar or lemon juice will therefore help.
Bee stings are acid: immersing the stung bit of the victim in ice-cold water to which you have added baking soda will help. Remember to pull or scrape out the sting. Wasp stings, just to be different, are alkaline: vinegar or lemon juice will therefore help.
Mosquito Bites
Some people seem magically immune to any mosquitos in the neighborhood; others tend to attract mosquitos from miles around. Equally, what works to soothe one person's hot, itchy and inflamed bites may do little or nothing for another.
Some people seem magically immune to any mosquitos in the neighborhood; others tend to attract mosquitos from miles around. Equally, what works to soothe one person's hot, itchy and inflamed bites may do little or nothing for another.
Here is a general list of natural mosquito bite remedies, you may need to try a few until you find one that is effective:
Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Tincture of Echinacea, Lavender Gel, Swedish Bitters, Lemon Juice.
To soothe the irritation and inflammation remaining after the worst of the pain has subsided, swab with Witch Hazel, ice-cold from the fridge.
Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Tincture of Echinacea, Lavender Gel, Swedish Bitters, Lemon Juice.
To soothe the irritation and inflammation remaining after the worst of the pain has subsided, swab with Witch Hazel, ice-cold from the fridge.
Natural Herbal Remedies For Insect Bites