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7 home remedies to soothe mosquito bites

Ice, tulsi leaves, banana peel +4 more natural remedies for a mosquito bite. Click to know.

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Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: May 12, 2017, 4:33 PM

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Mosquito Bite

Most of the times, we do not realise a mosquito bite till it starts to sting and itch. The nasty bite might leave you with a bump and itchiness which sometimes takes a day or two to subside. But not anymore with these natural remedies for mosquito bite.

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Banana-peel

सिर्फ केला नहीं बल्कि इसका छिलका भी फायदेमंद है। ऐंटिऑक्सिडेंट्स से भरपूर केले का छिलका आपकी स्किन पर जादू का काम कर सकता है। अगर आप कील-मुंहासों से परेशान हैं तो केले के छिलके को सफेद वाली साइड से मुंहासों पर रगड़ें। उसे तब तक रगड़ें जब तक छिलका भूरे रंग का न हो जाए। केला का छिलका विटमिन्स से भरपूर होता है जो मुंहासों से लड़ने में कारगर है। Also Read - What is cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome? Symptoms, causes, risk factors and new AHA guidelines explained

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Tulsi

Tulsi: It is known that tulsi or holy basil acts as a mosquito repellent plant. However, not many know that gently rubbing tulsi leaves on the skin can relieve itchy skin as it contains eugenol, an anti-inflammatory compound [2].

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Ice-cubes

Ice: Commonly used for relieving swelling due to injuries, ice packs can also be used to relieve mosquito bite naturally. It numbs the skin, reduces inflammation and soothes the irritation cause due to a mosquito bite [4].

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Hot-water

Heat: Just like ice packs, applying direct heat on the bite helps in relieving the itchiness. For this, you can heat a spoon and apply it when slightly hot on the affected area [6].