Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites

1. Lemon

Lemons contain natural anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties that make them very useful in treating mosquito bites.

• Simply cut a lemon into two pieces and rub the inside of one of the halves against your itchy skin for quick relief. You can try rubbing the yellow rind of the lemon over your skin too.
• Apply lemon juice to the bites to help reduce the chance of developing an infection.
• Another option is to add crushed basil leaves to lemon juice and apply the mixture onto the affected area.

2. Minced Onion or Garlic

Onion and garlic help reduce swelling and soothe the itching caused by mosquito bites. Moreover, their strong smell repels insects and mosquitoes.

• Apply minced onion or garlic directly onto the affected area.
• Leave it on for a few minutes, then wash it off.