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Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Oatmeal bath for hives


Natural home remedies: Bug bites, hives and itching

From pesky mosquitoes to poison ivy, spending time in the great outdoors can wreak havoc on your skin. But before you spend a fortune at the pharmacy, try one of these natural home remedies for bug bites, hives and itching
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Oatmeal bath for hives - Natural home remedies: Bug bites, hives and itching

Oatmeal bath for hives


You know the brand that’s famous for its oat-based products. Now you can make your own.

Ingredients:
• 1 handful of rolled oats
• 1/2 handful dry powdered milk
• 1/2 handful chamomile
• 1/4 handful calendula and/or lavender
• Double-ply square of cheesecloth
Directions:
1. Place the oats, milk, chamomile, and calendula or lavender on the cheesecloth square. Tie the ends together to make a bag.
2. Run a warm (not hot) bath. Put the bag under the spout while the water is running. Leave it in the bath and allow the water to cool. (If the water is too hot, it will make the hives worse.)
3. Get into the tub and soak, squeezing the bag over your skin to reduce itching.

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