mosquito bites

Healing Wonders of Herbs

Guide to the Effective Use of Medicinal Plants

By Herminia de Guzman-Ladion,
R.N., A.R.P.T., P.T.R.P.

mosquito bites  
 
    Infected mosquito bites become swollen and painful.

Water Treatment
 
    1. Rub the infected area with wet soap (any kind of toilet soap).
        Don't rinse with water; let it dry on the skin for 2 hours.
        If itchiness is not relieved, repeat after 4 hours.

Preventive Measures
 
    1. Use mosquito nets at night when sleeping.
        If possible, put screen on all windows and doors of the house.
    2. Keep the surroundings clean and dry.
        Empty all stagnant water containers in and around the house.

Herbal Medications 
 
    1. Kataka-taka leaves
       * Pound 5-10 leaves and extract the juice.
       - Apply the juice directly on the infected bites, 3 times a day.

    2. Atis - unripe fruit and seeds
        * Pound and extract the juice from one unripe fruit.
        - Apply the juice directly on the infected bites, 3 times a day.