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For mosquitoes, etc, apply a dab of undiluted lavender oil or tea tree oil to the bite. If there are many bites, take a bath containing half a cup of cider vinegar, 10 drops lavender oil, 5 drops thyme oil. Apply lavender or tea tree oil to all bites after the bath. You can also dab on witch hazel, or a potion of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in water.

 

Herbal Bath to Soothe Insect Bites: some or all of rosemary, orange peel, chamomile, alfalfa, comfrey, eucalyptus, mint, lemon balm, parsley.

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