Insect bite

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My niece got bit around her eye & it has puffed up horribly. Does anyone have any advice for how to treat this. Of course the doc said Benadryl & antibiotics but we want to avoid that. I'm unsure bc it is so close to her eye

Thank you:)))

Amy

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Mimij67

Could you try to put some diluted lavender oil? It is very anti-inflammatory as long as youdon't get it in the mucous membranes??

If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.

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Mimij67

Also hemp seed oil is really helpful for itching. Can get at WF and keep in freezer. Good for burns and bites for non-ICers

If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.

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deir

If you have a whole foods or health food store nearby- homeopathics are great for this type of thing. She'd have to look it up online or in a bppk to find the right remedy

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cprince

Dr. B has often suggested goldenseal mixed a little lotion especially if worried about infection. I have used just baking soda and water to make a paste and helps dry out the bite and stop the itching. Hope it gets better quickly.