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PEPPERMINT

(Mentha piperita)
Fresh leaves or oil soothe itchy or inflamed bites.

 

PLANTAIN

(Plantago Major)
Immediate relief for insect bites and stings.  Leaf can be mixed with bentonite clay and water to form a paste. Alternatively, a leaf can be chewed and placed directly over the bite.

 

CALENDULA

(Calendula officinalis)
Calendula oil or fresh leaves can soothe irritated, itchy skin, and can encourage healthy healing of bites and stings.

 

COMFREY

(Symphytum officinale)
Comfrey infused oil or fresh juice from leaves can be used topically for bites and stings, it can soothe itching and irritation.

 

WITCH HAZEL

(Hamamelis)
Witch hazel distillate is commonly available at pharmacies and is an over-the-counter relief for minor skin irritations. Create an itch-soothing poultice by mixing 3 parts baking soda with 1.5 parts witch hazel.