Tenderizer: Make a paste of 1/4 tsp meat tenderizer and 1 to 2 teaspoonssp water. Rub the paste into the sting area as soon as possible after the sting. Repeat in an hour iIf it still stings, repeat in an hour. The tenderizer contains papain, an enzyme derived from the papaya fruit that can break down venoms, making them harmless. ( Don’t try this with a scorpion sting, which requires immediate medical attention ).
Vinegar: A drop of vinegar rubbed into the centre of the bite can bring quick, long lasting relief. And more, you don’t feel like scratching.Simultaneously, it increases the blood flow to the area which helps to quickly carry off the spot of venom the insect has deposited under the surface as well as the chemicals your body has produced in reaction to the venom.
Baking soda : A paste of sodium bicarbonate and water applied on a mosquito bite will work like an antihistamine, relieving the itch without the risk of the drug’s side effects.
Hot pepper Red pepper: It won’t draw out the venom, but will take your mind off the itch by counter irritation and increased blood flow. The result ? Less itch.
Onion: Onions contain enzymes that help break down prostaglandins -– chemicals that your body releases in response to pain. They also contain quercetin, an anti-allergic chemical good for relieving inflammation.
