Insect bite: home remedies that really help

Whether it's a mosquito, a bee or a wasp - home remedies quickly and effectively provide first aid for insect bites. Some of these remedies for itching and swelling are sure to be found in your household.

Home remedies for insect bites

If an insect bites, the affected area turns red and swells. Itching and pain follow. If you use home remedies, you will quickly get rid of the annoying complaints.

• Cool the injection site. Put ice cubes in a towel and put it on the stitch. It swells less and does not ignite as much.
• Envelopes with vinegar water relieve itching and inflammation. Prepare the vinegar water from one part of vinegar and two parts of water.
• Rub the puncture with onion, lemon or cucumber .
• Honey has an anti-inflammatory effect and slows down the swelling. Put a drop on the puncture. But please only in the house, otherwise you will attract even more insects.
• The wound heals faster with chamomile tea . It removes the itch and the inflammation has no chance. Boil a tea bag, put it in the fridge to cool and then on the sting.
• Baking soda is strong when itching. Make a pasta out of baking soda and a teaspoon of water and put it on the insect bite.
• And toothpaste also relieves itching and inflammation. Simply apply directly to the insect bite and let it dry.

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