Mother Nature gives us healing remedies in everything that she grows. So, here is a list that we have compiled of some of the most common home remedies. We will add to this list as time goes on.
INSECT BITES:
Apply Fresh Crushed Parsley directly to the insect bite. It neutralizes the poison and stops the pain.
Make a paste of commercial meat tenderizer and water, place on bite...neutralizes poison.
Apply toothpaste, will stop itching.
Spider Bites - Make a paste of salt and baking soda to relieve pain and itching.
Mosquito Bites - a paste of table salt will stop the itching.
Insect bite preventative....Before going into an area that has insects, take one tablet of 100 mg. thiamine. If you're going camping for a few days, take along a few 100 mg thiamine tablets and take several tablets per day. Insects will stay away.
Bee Stings - Bruise fresh Basil leaves and apply to bee sting. Basil works great, but you can use any plant that bees are attracted to. Basil, in a very short time reduces pain and swelling.
Skin infections - Pour one cup of Baking Soda into your bath. Soak for 15 minutes. Baking soda helps neutralize the ph balance of your skin, and helps it heal naturally.
Nettles - The juice of the nettle will neutralize it's own sting. One teaspoon dried nettle to 1 cup boiling water, remove from heat, cover and steep till cooled. Strain, apply freely on nettle rash, also works for sunburn.
Wart Remover - The Native Americans rubbed the milk from a milkweed plant on the wart, several times daily. Also milk from a dandelion stem, was said to make the wart disappear. Warm Castor Oil applied to the wart is also said to work.
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