Insect Bites and Stings Folk Remedies
Hardly anyone can avoid getting stung or bitten by some sort of insect, especially during the warm months. The venom released under the skin can cause several irritating symptoms. Generally the area will feel hot, sometimes swell, usually itch and most always be painful.
But, relief can be as close as your spice rack or even your own front yard. Many herbs and even a few weeds have medicinal powers that will take some of the “sting” out of insect bites.
Plantain is a common weed that’s found growing in almost every lawn, the leaves can be ground into a pulp and used as a poultice. After grinding the leaves you can add a few drops of water to make it easier to spread over a bite or sting. Plantain not only relieves the pain it can also cause the swelling, heat and allergic reactions to disappear!