A mosquito bite or a bee sting is not considered dangerous in most cases. Unless you have an allergic reaction you will not be treated for such a problem. You have to wait for the itching and pain to go away. You can rely on medications from the drugstore, but they are costly and in some cases totally ineffective. There is a bunch of home remedies for bites and stings that have been tested and proven to work. They are perfectly natural and totally safe.
One of the simplest homemade medications that you can use is salt. It has a great anti-bacterial effect. It is effective for reducing itching and skin inflammation. There are various ways in which you can use salt to relieve bites and stings. You can use one teaspoon of salt and mix it with a little bit of water to make a paste. Then you can spread it over the affected skin area. You can keep it for as long as necessary and then remove it with a soft cloth.
Alternatively, you can dissolve one teaspoon of salt into a cup of water and spray it over and around the bite or sting. You should let the solution get absorbed in your skin. There is no need to wash it off. If you have many bites on different parts of your body, you can make more of this salt solution and rinse your body with it. The beneficial effect is guaranteed.
Apple cider vinegar is another effective home remedy for bites and stings. It can neutralize the venom without causing inflammation. It has a beneficial cooling action that will relieve the pain and itching. The easiest way to apply this home remedy is to soak a cotton ball into a small portion of apple cider vinegar and apply the liquid on the bite or sting using dabbing movements. Then you can let the vinegar absorb into the skin and take effect.
You can also make a special paste to double the effect of this remedy. Simply take one spoon of vinegar and add as much baking soda as necessary to make a not so dense paste. Then apply to the affected skin area. The paste can stay on your skin for as long as desired. Another option is to dissolve one cup of vinegar into a bath filled with water. Soaking yourself for 15 to 20 minutes should relieve all bites or stings on your body.
Honey is a great remedy for bites and stings. It has a natural antibacterial effect. More importantly, it contains chemical substances that effectively reduce and completely neutralize the effect of the insect’s venom causing the irritation and itching. You simply need to apply a little bit of honey on the affected skin area. Rub it in gently and