A few tricks for treating insect bites Posted: 06-24-08 22:58pm
You don’t have to sit back and just
passively put up with insects,
especially those that like to bite
(mosquitoes, wasps etc.). Eat
asparagus and your sweat will develop an
odor that repels insects. Or
apply lemon oil to your skin.
If you are bitten, there are natural
substances to soothe the
irritation. Aloe vera has extraordinary
powers of soothing skin
disorders. It is available in forms for
both internal and external
application in most health and beauty
stores.
If you have one of these amazing plants
growing at home, cut the
tip off one of the leaves (the leaf will
heal itself). Apply the pulp and
juice to the itching or swollen area.
Lightly boiled cabbage or leek makes an
excellent analgesic
poultice. Of course, if you are hiking in
the woods, you might have a
little trouble finding cabbage! Plantain
also works well. Cut it and rub
it to get to the juice then apply it to
the affected area.
