How Do You Treat An Insect Bite Naturally?
If you get bit or stung by an insect, you can treat the bite without using any chemicals or medications. Follow these steps to treat the bite with natural products most of us keep in our homes. Clean the site of the insect bite or sting carefully. Squeeze the skin around the area with your finger tips (not fingernails) to remove the stinger, if there is one. If you cannot remove the stinger with your hands, use tweezers. Wash the area thoroughly with cool water, but avoid scrubbing the area. With a soft cloth, dry the area completely. Once it is dry, double check to make sure that the area is completely clean. Cleanliness is the best way to ward off the bacteria that can lead to infection. Apply fresh lemon juice to the insect bite. Use as much lemon juice as needed to soak the area completely. Though it may sting a little bit, the lemon juice will help the healing process begin and help fight off infection. Dry the affected area again after using the lemon juice. You can use the same
