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Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites

No matter how we dodge them, swat at them, and run after them with a zapper, mosquitoes will eventually find a way to give us a sting or two. With the number of mosquito species that carry deadly diseases, a mosquito bite should make us worry. However, if we’re lucky enough to get no more than a red swell on the skin, a homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite should take care of it.

Insect bites, which include those from mosquitoes, usually have venom that cause mild reaction on the skin like swelling and itchiness. Scratching does not help you get rid of it. It actually perpetuates the “wound” and may leave scars on your skin. Some people do not react to insect bites as subtle as others do. Sometimes, they suffer badly from insect bites by displaying allergic rashes which can lead to other serious complications.

Homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite is becoming more popular. There are different types of this but all are from plant, mineral, or animal substances that are found out to help increase your body’s natural healing powers. The various kinds of homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite can be bought in natural food stores or in drugstores.

First, wash the area with soap and water.

Next, apply any of the following for an all natural treatment:

  • Honey – Be sure to use raw honey, though; processed honey goes through pasteurization that kills off healthful constituent
  • Tea Tree Oil – Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil in a glass of water and rinse the affected area with the solution.
  • Aloe vera – apply a layer of aloe vera gel onto the affected area and allow it to become absorbed into the skin.
  • Lemon – To use this remedy, cut a lemon in half and rub the flesh of the lemon over the mosquito bite. Initially, your skin might tingle a bit, but this just means the remedy is working.
  • Garlic – Garlic may not leave you smelling like a rose, but it’ll surely help to combat those pesky mosquitoes. To apply, take a few cloves of garlic and puree or mince them. Then, rub the mixture directly onto the skin; avoid non-affected areas. Leave the mixture on for a few minutes and then rinse.
  • Baking soda – To use, mix a few teaspoons of baking soda with a few drops of water to create a paste. Apply onto the affected area and wash it off after a few minutes. The paste can be stored and kept for later.

People have varying reactions to mosquito bites. Some display mild reactions while others show harsher ones. If you’re not suffering from severe allergic reactions, you may use homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite. There are actually varying kinds according to the symptoms that one exhibits. You need to read the label so that you’ll find the right cure for your needs. The homeopathic remedy in the 12C potency is supposed to be taken every one or two hours, while the 13C potency is to be taken every two to three hours until your condition improves. You are to refrain from eating or drinking anything except water, 15 minutes before and after taking the homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite. Normally, one is expected to find relief after two doses.

Homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite is not meant to give relief to those suffering from intense allergic reactions. It is advisable to seek medical assistance in cases of extreme reactions to mosquito bites.

Taking in homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite does not guarantee that you are free from acquiring malaria or any other mosquito-carried disease. It is best that you keep yourself from being bitten. There are hundreds of products in the market and there is a big chance that at least one of those will work well for you. While it’s a good thing to go natural and use homeopathic remedy for mosquito bite, keep in mind that it does not give you immunity from being infected with the deadly diseases that mosquitoes carry.

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