Natural Cures and Remedies for Hives

Hives are fairly common occurrences since approximately 20% of people are said to experience them at a certain point in a lifetime at varying extent. There are several natural means to treat and relieve hives:

· Salt – good for hives associated with digestive disorders. Dissolve 12 g of salt in water and drink it. Induce vomiting by tickling the throat to give relief and ease eruptions.

· Alum and Red Ochre – grind equal amounts of alum and red ochre and rub on weals.

· Rose-Water and Vinegar – combine 35 ml of rose-water with 25 ml vinegar and apply locally on affected areas for immediate relief

· Mint – boil 7 g of mint and 25 g brown sugar in approximately 175 ml water. Drink the mixture. For direct application, boil about 2 teaspoons of freshly crushed mint in water for 5 minutes. Strain and freeze into ice cubes which can be applied directly onto hives for relief.

· Turmeric – mix 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder with a cup of water and drink daily until hives subsides.

· Rauwolfia – drink 1 g powdered rauwolfia root mixed with a cup of water daily until inflammation recedes.

· Chamommile – to reduce inflammation, bathe in water with chamomile.

· Nettle Juice – to speed up the healing process, apply directly on hives

· Aloe Gel – for reducing inflammation, spread aloe gel on hives

· Sandalwood Essential Oil – apply directly on inflamed skin every three hours.

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