Insect bite (Many bites)

Oatmeal is able to alleviate discomfort caused by itching and swelling due to some special compounds with anti-irritant qualities. This is especially helpful when you have many bites.

What to do:

1. Add a cup of oatmeal or ground oats into a bathtub full of warm water.
2. Lie in this oatmeal bath for about 15-20 minutes.
3. While in the tub, rub some of the oatmeal onto the affected skin.

You can also use a use-ready oatmeal bath. It's sold in many stores as well as online.

As salt possesses great antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, it can be helpful to go swim in the naturally salty water.

Such simple home remedy as vinegar is able to greatly reduce itching due to its acidity.

What to do:

1. Dilute 2-3 cups of it in a bathtub of warm water. 
2. Soak in there for 15-20 minutes or until you feel better.

"How to stop mosquito bites from itching, or any other bites from other insects?" The answer is simple – for immediate relief, try an antihistamine cream or stick to help you reduce the itching and swelling. 

Antihistamine creams can be found in most large stores, as well as online.

Aspirin is known for its strong anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce swelling and itchiness caused by insect bites.

What to do:

1. Grind usual aspirin into powder form.
2. Add a few drops of water to the powder and make a paste.
3. Apply the paste to the bites and leave it there for a few hours.
4. Rinse the area with warm water afterwards.

 Alternatively, wet the affected skin and rub an aspirin over the bite.

Do not use Aspirin in case you were stung by a scorpion.

Cold water can reduce inflammation and numb the skin if you hold the affected area under running cold tap water. 

In order to relieve minor symptoms and pain caused by insect bites, take Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol). You may want to not choose Aspirin or Ibuprofen since these painkillers may cause the venom spread through the body quicker in some cases.

However, bear in mind that children or teenagers who have recently had chickenpox or exhibit  flu-like symptoms should not take Aspirin.

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.