Infected mosquito bites become swollen and painful. If you are bitten already, there are mosquito bites remedies below which you can try.
Water Treatment
- 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
- Use mosquito nets at night when sleeping. If possible, put screen on all windows and doors of the house.
- Keep the surroundings clean and dry. Empty all stagnant water containers in and around the house
How To Treat Mosquito Bites | Herbal Medications
- Kataka-taka leaves ( english: Life plant)
- Pound 5-10 leaves and extract the juice. Apply the juice directly on the infected bites, 3 times a
day.
- Pound 5-10 leaves and extract the juice. Apply the juice directly on the infected bites, 3 times a
- Atis -unripe fruit and seeds ( english: Sugar apple, sweet sop)
- Pound and extract the juice from one unripe fruit. Apply the juice directly on the infected bites, 3 times a day.