My answer is, "YES, yes, ME! I itch!" I don't react at all to mosquito bites, so I am attributing the large, itchy and swollen red spot which appeared on my leg yesterday morning to some other kind of bug- probably a spider, Bleh! Although I don't freak at spiders, and I leave them alone outside where they can eat all the bugs they want, the idea of those little eight-legged critters chomping on me is not entirely welcome. And let me tell you- putting up with the bite is not entirely welcome either. Besides being red and itchy, a larger area is quite swollen and sensitive. Even my shorts rubbing on it while walking the dogs this morning was enough to drive me crazy. Thankfully- the Bug Salve is READY!
I have been using it for about 24 hours with good results! This picture is from this afternoon, and although still plenty red, the swelling has gone down and the itching is almost completely non-existent as long as I keep the salve on! There is nothing quite like putting your own products to the test, and I have been pleasantly pleased with the results. Although I had previously used it for mosquito and tick bites with good results, this was the first "big" bite that I had needed it for.
My bug salve is a combination of 6 natural ingredients that have been used historically not only for controlling itching, but also as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory agents and pain reducers. They include plantain leaves, chickweed, cornflowers, calendula, white willow bark and tea tree oil.
Since no special name seemed to present itself during the making, the bug salve has been affectionately dubbed "Annie's Bug Stuff, " and I am happy now to share it with you! It comes in the same 2 oz. tin as the Triple-C salve for $7.50 or you can grab it in a handy little tube (chapstick size) for $2.50. For more detailed info on the herbs used, check out Annie's Bug Stuff on the salve page!
Hopefully your summer has been well-spent so far, enjoying the beautiful moments that nature affords us. With my kids home, and family outings, complete with a camping trip, fit in so far this summer I have been a little slower than I had hoped getting this ready, but at least I can say that it has been fairly well tested! If you are itching bug bites too, or maybe just interested in trying it out, you can place an order by emailing me at beautifulearthideas@gmail.com- I would love to hear from you!
