Insect bite (Hives)

Milkweed from the wild lettuce contains a volatile oil that can soothe your skin and relieve discomfort you are experiencing. 

You need to do the same thing Lumbee Indians have been doing for a long time - break wild lettuce's stem and apply the milky sap from it onto the affected skin.

Turmeric and Neem leaves possess antibacterial property. While mustard oil bolsters the skin's immunity power and aids in overcoming the excessive dryness of the skin.

What to do:

1. Grind a piece of raw turmeric and a few fresh Neem leaves in a grinder so as to make a smooth paste. 
2. You can alternatively use a few drops of Neem oil. Then add mustard oil and mix everything well.
3. Place this mixture under the direct sun for about 30-40 minutes. This way, the mixture will additionally absorb vitamin D from the sun rays and will get hot. 
4. Massage this hot paste into the affected skin.

Both orange and honey possess anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat itching. 

What to do:

1. You should first extract the juice from one washed orange.
2. Add a teaspoon of honey in the juice.
3. Apply the mixture on your skin daily.  

Although most insect bites are not dangerous, some may still cause allergic reactions or be poisonous. Therefore, in case you experience one or more of the following conditions, contact your doctor right away:

• Difficulty in breathing;
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea;
• Fast, irregular heart rate;
• Dizziness or feeling faint;
• Difficulty in swallowing;
• Severe muscle spasms;
• Abdominal cramps;
• Bitten by a poisonous spider;
• Bitten by a scorpion;
• Does not get better;
• Hives

If you suspect that you have been bitten by a poisonous insect, consult with a poison control center in order to report your symptoms and get some expert advice. 

In the USA, The National Capital Poison Center can be reached at 1-800-222-1222. Alternatively, look for a poison center close to you at The American Association of Poison Control Centers' database.

If you reside outside the USA, use the assistance of a local poison control center found in the World Health Organization's database.

Grapefruit seed extract is antioxidant-rich as well as has a significant antifungal effect and can be used to treat itching. All you need to do is apply the extract two to three times a day to the affected area. If your skin is very sensitive, try diluting it with water

Almond oil is rich in vitamin E oil which is great for your skin. While milk is very soothing and helpful in relieving itching. 

What to do:

1. Thoroughly mix a little amount of milk cream and almond oil.
2. Apply the mixture onto your skin.
3. Repeat daily to experience serious improvements.

Camphor seems to stimulate nerve endings that relieve symptoms such as pain and itching when applied to the skin. Camphor is also active against fungi that cause infections in the toenails. All you need to do is directly apply a camphor cream or ointment to the affected skin.

When itching occurs, stress and discomfort are inevitable. Try drinking a tea that contains chamomile, red clover, mint, calendula tea, or linden to stay hydrated and relaxed. Such teas can be brewed and drunk as often as you want. 

1. What to do:
2. All you need to do is pour a quart (950 ml) of water over 4 teaspoons of any or even a combination of the mentioned above herbs. 
3. If you have fresh herbs at hand, use a total of four tablespoons of those. Leave the tea to steep under some cover for
4. Leave the tea to steep under some cover for the minimum of 20 minutes. Strain the tea and drink the clear part as often as you like.

Scratching and constantly touching the affected skin may lead to an infection, increasing of discomfort, and even spreading of the rash. Which you should avoid by restraining contact to the itchy skin and frequent application of remedies.

Sourwood tree is a herbal medicine that Lumbee and Cherokee tribes used to treat many conditions, including itching. The bark ooze can be employed to relieve itching. That is why, if you are camping or hiking, look for the sourwood trees to get some ooze and apply it onto your skin.

Goldenseal is great for treating itching, as it contains berberine, which is antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. 

What to do:

1. Mix goldenseal root powder with Vitamin E oil, and a little honey so as to make a paste of medium thickness.
2. Apply the paste to affected area with a clean cotton ball.
3. Leave it there until you feel better.

Goldenseal is endangered, therefore, it's better to use a root powder from it. 

Fenugreek seeds also have antibacterial property and it is very good in fighting itchiness.

What to do:

1. Start by soaking some fenugreek seeds in water.
2. Grind them into a smooth paste.
3. Add a few drops of milk in it. 
4. Apply the paste onto the affected skin.
5. Let it stay there for about an hour and then take a bath. 

Both honey and cinnamon contain many essential oils and enzymes, which combat bacteria and fungi as well as relieve itching.

What to do:

1. Mix honey (preferably raw) with cinnamon so as to make a fine paste.
2. Apply the paste to the affected skin.
3. Let it stay there for 5-10 minutes.
4. Rinse off with water.

Yellow dock has been used as a gentle laxative and mild astringent tonic since ancient times. Its ointment is especially valuable for alleviating itching.

All you need to do is just apply yellow dock ointment, tincture, or an extract onto the affected skin according to the label.