Plantain Mosquito Bites. The root can be added to the poultice if there is bleeding. Other home remedies to relieve the itch of insect bites 1.
Many of its active constituents show antibacterial and antimicrobial properties as well as being anti-inflammatory and antitoxic. Other home remedies to relieve the itch of insect bites 1. Certain plants and other natural materials function to physically draw things out of the body.
Plantain leaves also a great salve to keep on hand for rashes bites and minor cuts.
It contains soothing allantoin anti-inflammatory baicalein and scutellarin antibacterial catalpol phenolic chlorogenic acid and astringent tannins. Plantain is my go-to for any type of sting or insect bite. From Mountain Rose Herbs. Mosquito bites poison ivy and bee stings are no match for this herbal salve.
