Mosquito bite remedies? (11)

4 Name: Anonymous : 2007-07-21 18:19 ID:eVRXA5IS

toothpaste! i might just let myself get bit to try that out.
i usually just scratch the hell out of mine until they bleed without even thinking.
here are some homeopathic remedies i got from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/insect-bites-000095.htm

* Apis mellifica — for stinging pains with rapid swelling and affected area that is warm to the touch; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who feel better with cold applications; Apis  is recommended if hives are present or if Ledum  does not reduce pain or swelling after 4 hours
* Hypericum — for bites accompanied by sharp, shooting pains that often occur in sensitive areas, such as at the ends of fingers or toes
* Ledum — most commonly used homeopathic agent for bites and stings from bees, mosquitoes, wasps, or spiders; affected area is cold to the touch but cold applications or immersion in cold water improves symptoms
* Staphysagria — for children with large, itchy mosquito bites that may create large welts
* Urtica urens — for red, swollen bites with itching and stinging; may be used instead of Apis to treat hives
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