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organic coconut, grapeseed, or jojoba oil and added to a glass spray bottle.Or, simply add equal parts of water and vinegar or apple cider vinegar to a glass spray bottle and spray your skin before heading to the beach.Homeopathic Bug Bite RemediesSelect the remedy that most resembles the symptoms experienced after a bug bite. Try the remedy in a 6C or 30K, 3 pellets under the tongue, as needed. If hospital care is required, a remedy can be taken on the way to the ER.Apis mellifica\u2009\u2014\u2009swollen, itching, burning, red skin, sensitive to touch and relieved by cold applicationsLedum palustre \u2013 stinging, throbbing pain from a wasp sting or itching from mosquito bitesUrtica urens \u2013 reddish blotchy rash that burns, stings, and itches intensely after insect bites; also for hives that sting and itchArnica montana \u2013 bites and stings accompanied by bruised soreness in the affected area, aggravated by pressureStaphysagria \u2013 intense itching and sensitive to touchAconitum napellus \u2013 cutting, stabbing, or burning pain accompanied by fear or panicCantharis \u2013 burning pain, red inflamed skin; blisters may appearHistaminum \u2013 allergic reactions to insect bitesHypericum \u2013 bites, stings, or puncture wounds with numbness and tingling or shooting painsLachesis \u2013 stings or bites with painful swelling and blue or purple discoloringFor those of you interested in homeopathy but not confident in choosing which remedy is best for them, Miranda Castro, a respected Homeopath and teacher of Homeopathy, since 1988, has created a bug bite healing gel and calls it a \u201csoothing gel for itchy, red, swollen, insect bites & stings. It works like a charm and is safe for infants and children.\u201d It contains a combination of Calendula, Ledum, Staphysagria, Urtica urens, and other remedies. Check it out at: Miranda Castro\u2019s Bug Bite ReliefTo learn more about Miranda Castro, go to https:\/\/mirandacastro.com\/Earn a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition. At Edison Institute of Nutrition, we strive to provide you with the knowledge to live well and stay healthy. We are an internationally recognized school offering online nutrition training. 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