How to relieve a mosquito bite

Have you been bitten by mosquitoes and can't stand the itch? We leave you home remedies to reduce inflammation and disinfect the bite.

The bites of mosquito They are one of the clearest signs when the weather is warm, although the majority are usually harmless, there are many others that are not, either due to allergic reactions or simply because we have scratching too much. Therefore, we are going to leave you some home remedies to relieve mosquito bites. We explain how to reduce inflammation and disinfect bites. With these remedies, the swelling, pain or itching will disappear immediately, or at least for a while.

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Add that all the means we will use can be easily found at home. We leave you a list:

  • Chamomile Tea
  • Aloe vera
  • Apple vinager
  • Honey
  • Onion

Another option is to put anti-mosquito devices Plugged into the power, these will keep them away during the night and let you sleep peacefully.

chamomile tea

Chamomile tea comes from chamomile, a flower that is a member of the common daisy family, and is often used as a natural remedy for many ailments. When applied to the skin, the tea can completely reduce inflammation, relieve irritation caused in the area and accelerate healing.

Any chamomile tea bag can work, it does not have to be completely natural but if you have dried chamomile flowers, you can crush them and put them in water, put it in the refrigerator and wait 30 minutes. 

Once the tea is prepared, we remove the bag and squeeze out the excess water. We apply the bag directly on the bite, we will leave it there for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, clean the area well with a damp cloth. If you see that the itching persists, you can leave the same tea bag in the water and reapply it later.

Once the cup of tea is prepared, we remove the ball to use it.

Aloe vera

Aloe Vera is a very common plant, most homes usually have one, either for decoration or because of the gel it contains with thousands of anti-inflammatory properties and its usefulness in calming infections. But don't worry if you don't have one, they usually sell very cheaply and it's always good to have one around the house.

To cure ourselves with it we will only have to cut a small piece, we cut it in half and we apply the gel inside to the irritated area. Once applied, do not touch it, let it dry so that it penetrates the skin well. 

Aloe vera is the medicinal plant par excellence, one should never be missing at home.

Vinegar

He Apple cider vinegar It has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for medical conditions, from infections to more serious problems.

This can be very useful if you have an itchy bite, with a simple drop it can help reduce the stinging and burning sensations. It can also act as a disinfectant if you've scratched it too much. 

If this does not relieve you because the problem is even more serious, you can soak a cloth with cold water and vinegar and then apply it to the bite. If the mosquito has bitten you many times in a row, another remedy is to dilute 2 cups of vinegar in a warm bath and soak the affected part for 20 minutes. 

Never bathe with hot water as it makes everything worse, and if the skin irritation persists, do not continue with the vinegar treatment and go to your trusted doctor.

Apple cider vinegar is a very useful home remedy and one we always have.

Honey

Honey is usually the most common option in home remedies, since honey has many antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used years ago for ailments such as sore throats and bruises.

Honey is very easy to apply since with a small drop on the bite it will reduce the inflammation and reduce the itching. 

A sweet sugary substance that is often the best home remedy

Onion

The famous onion juice not only makes your eyes water, it is also very effective on bites. These can reduce itching and irritation since it has naturally antifungal properties.

You will just have to cut a slice of any type of onion and apply it directly to the bite for several minutes. Once you're done, rinse and wash the area well.

Onion juice is your best ally when it comes to solving a problem with bites.

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