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    Bitten By The Bug

    A wonderful night's sleep might become next to unachievable if one is continuously being bitten by bed bugs.

    Bed bugs have been a problem for a lot centuries dating as far back as medieval periods and classical Greek, as these have been documented in several writings. Sleeping on an infested bed is one thing but being bitten is another. While a bed bug bite is painless and has an extremely low chance of transmitting diseases, people with such troubles are mostly ashamed about their dilemma.

    Many believe that a bedbug infestation is damaging to a association and can cause psychological strain. Outside of mental anguish, bed bugs can cause physical harm. The question now is how do you treat bed bugs and their bites.

    Just bite it

    Bed bug bites initially appear as large read wheals that ultimately become a red mark. The mark can last for as lost as five days. The mark is also made in orderly technique unlike the random pattern of mosquito bites.

    Characteristics of bed bug bites

    - Irritation, soreness and destruction of the local tissue
    - Allergic reactions that can happen instantly or delayed
    - Orderly pattern of marks

    Bed bugs bites cannot transmit injurious diseases and their medical significance is only limited to itching and inflammation. The immediate treatment for the affected part is by washing it with soap and water. Scratching is strongly advised, as this will surely lead to infection and possibly call for more advanced medical aid. Treating the area with ice or possibly special herbs is also recommended, as these will aid speed up the restoring process.

    Where's the Herb

    Herbal treatments are primarily used to control infections, stop itching or pain. In addition, these are used to improve symptoms, correct imbalance, bolster the immune system, and increase energy. The body requirements to be strengthened for better health and quality of life.

    Chinese herbs are advantageous because they can be used in combo with other herbs depending on the status of the bed bug bite. Herbal treatments used with optimized herbal combination are highly effective to treat the sickness and address the symptoms. Below are some herbs that can be used to treat bed bug bites.

    Plantain- also known as the band-aid plant, ribwort and pig's ear. This herb is a average weed of parks, driveways and playgrounds. The five parallel veins that sprint on each leaf distinguish this herb from others. A broad leaf plantain can has a tall seed head and long thin leaves, while a narrow leaf plantain has a minute flower head that appearance similar to flying saucer and long thin leaves. A considerable number of Plantago species have leaves and seeds that used food or treatment for bed bug bites.

    Mud- this is the simplest and oldest poultice. A bed bug bite can be treated with powdered white clay that should be mixed herb tea. Clay can be stores anytime and will not likely contain fungal spores. Bed bug or other insect bites that cause severe itching or pain should be administered with bland starchy materials such as arrowroot powder, graded potato and mallow root or finely ground grains such as oatmeal or rice.

    Fresh-herb poultices- these are slightly more snarled up to prepare that other herbs. A person must first chew it then apply the substance to the bed bug bite. For maximum effect, the poultice can be placed in an adhesive bandage or large leaf to keep it in place. Some examples of the poultice include:

    - Plantium
    - wild geranium (Geranium maculatum)
    - comfrey (Symphytum uplandica x)
    - yellow dock (Rumex species)
    - wild mallow (Malva neglecta)
    - chickweed (Stellaria media)

    The best herbal leaves are those that come from willow, maple, oak or hazel. The herbs need to be recognized properly before they are chewed. The the bulk recognizable and safest to chew of all herbs are oak and Maple. Leaves that are either slick or shiny should be avoided if one is uncertain about what herb should be used for the treatment. If the leaf is extremely bitter upon chewing it's advisable to spit it out immediately.

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