DIY anti-itch treatment...prepare now for the bugs of spring!

     Now is the perfect time to start a batch of anti-itch treatment.  We all know that with spring comes a multitude of biting bugs!   I know that all of God's creatures serve a purpose, but that doesn't mean that we have to like it when they decide to bite, sting or use our skin as a personal playground!
 
It is so easy to make a nice, relieving remedy for the annoying itch that accompanies these possible attacks.  It all starts with fresh herbs and witch hazel.  I order the chamomile from mountainroseherbs.com, and the rosemary and the lavender are from last summer's garden. ( I buy the witch hazel at the drugstore).  Simply fill a pint sized glass jar with about a half a cup of each herb, and then cover with witch hazel.  No need to measure, I just give a small handful.  Put it in a sunny window for about 10 days, or put away from direct light for 3 weeks.  After it has infused, you will need to strain it, and then the infused liquid will be a life saver when applied to an itch!  Simply store in a glass jar and apply to the skin with a cotton ball, it will remain fresh for at least 6 months (I have never had any left after that amount of time, so it may be fresh even longer).

Chamomile, Rosemary and Lavender





http://newbeginningsglutenfreeherbal.blogspot.com/2013/07/homemade-antibiotic-skin-cream.html

I added the link above to my homemade antibiotic cream just in case you need that for different skin irritations.  Do you make any of your own remedies, I would love to hear about them!

The properties of these herbs work well for the anti-itch, and/or pain from a sting, but you could use different combinations depending on what you have.  Lavender is good for literally everything, chamomile is very soothing to the skin, and rosemary is an analgesic.  Let me know if you've tried other herbs that work well for you!

Many Blessings,

Joanna