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I'm assuming that you are requesting ways to relieve the itch caused by mosquito bites.

Probably one of the easiest and most effective natural remedies is to make a paste of baking soda and apply to the bite. Use 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Or, you can soak in a bath containing one cup sodium bicarbonate.

You can also use oatmeal in your tub. 1 to 2 cups should be enough.

Or apply lemon juice or mint tea to the bite.

Finally, consider basil, cloves, and/or juniper berries. They can be ground up, mixed with olive oil and applied to the bite. You smell like you've been cooking in the kitchen if you go this route, but they contain eugenol, a volitile compound that numbs the nerves and effectively cuts the itch from mosquito bites.

Lastly, don't scratch the area! This can aggravate the itch as well as increase your risk for infection.

Stefanie is GrannyMed.com's Q&A Expert

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