Have you ever been a victim of annoying and painful mosquito
bites? I know virtually every one of you has. A simple mosquito bite can often
result in an uncomfortable itch at the site.
This itch and the resultant swelling is a result of an
anticoagulant that the mosquito injects into your blood to prevent it from
clotting. As such, it is important that you are informed on natural ways to
prevent the bite from worsening. Herein are several natural treatments to
relieve a mosquito bite itch.
GREEN TEA
This everyday item in your house is a great ingredient to
relieve a mosquito bite itch and reduce swelling. Insert a green tea bag in
very cold water and place it over the bite.
You should hold it at the site of the bite for 10 to 15
minutes. The chemical compounds in the green tea are effective against
inflammation while the cold temperature helps to sooth the itch.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple cider vinegar is particularly effective for relieving
the pain from the mosquito bite. For this treatment, take a small cotton ball
and soak it in Apple Cider Vinegar. Then place it on the bite and hold it for
not less than 10 minutes.
At this point, the pain will be considerably less.
Additionally, you can use apple cider vinegar with white flour. Mix the two
ingredients and stir to produce a fine paste.
Apply this paste to the site of the mosquito bite and leave
it to dry. This will reduce the swelling and soothe the itch. You should then
wash the paste off with some warm water.
HONEY
One of the health benefits of honey is that it is a natural
antiseptic. The compounds in honey have antibacterial properties that can
prevent a mosquito bite from being infected.
Simply scoop a sizeable dab of honey and massage it over the
bite. However, care should be taken when using honey as it can attract more
insects. After applying the honey it is advisable to stay indoors to reduce
your chances of getting more bites.
ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera is widely known to possess anti-inflammatory
properties and many other benefits. This magical plant will greatly reduce the
swelling from the mosquito bite.
To get the best out of Aloe Vera, it is recommended that you
refrigerate it. You can then rub an exposed leaf over the mosquito bite. The
cold helps further to reduce the itch and swelling.
It's best to use fresh aloe Vera, but you can also buy Aloe
Vera Gel to apply on the insect bite.
LEMON AND LIME
According to Globalhealingcenter.com, applying small amounts
of lime juice or lemon juice directly over a mosquito bite helps relieve the
itch.
You can also rub the peels of the fruits on the affected
area. The citric acid from lemon and lime juice prevents the bite from becoming
infected.
BASIL
Basil is a tropical herb that can often be used as a
mosquito repellant. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial
properties. Basil is good for preventing infections to mosquito bites and
reducing swelling.
Take one basil leaf and rub it onto the mosquito bite. The
itching should stop in just a few minutes since Basil contains thymol and
camphor, compounds that are natural itch relievers. You will also notice a
considerable reduction in the swelling.
TEA TREE OIL
Tea tree oil is especially great for reducing the
inflammation from mosquito bites.
Apply a small amount of Tea Tree Essential Oil over the
affected area with your fingertips. Tea tree oil can be left to sit on the skin
for as long as necessary.
There are many other natural treatments to prevent itching
from mosquito bites: baking soda, witch hazel, lavender essential oil, and so
on. Many of these remedies are common household items.
You are welcome to share any other natural remedies you
might know of in the comments.
