Garlic

Garlic is a well-known natural cure for a variety of ailments ranging from heart disease to high blood pressure. While more traditional treatments may be recommended for more serious diseases, applying a pinch of garlic to an unpleasant bug bite is a simple home cure for a mosquito bite. However, before cutting into a bulb and applying it to your bite, keep in mind that applying sliced garlic directly to a skin lesion or bite may cause burning and stinging.

Instead, finely mince fresh garlic and mix it with a little amount of odorless lotion or petroleum jelly. These ointments and lotions will help lower the intensity of the garlic while still allowing you to benefit from its natural antibacterial and therapeutic properties. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes before wiping it off your skin. Wipe down the affected area with a cold washcloth. If the irritation persists, apply more later.