Radishes Soothe Insect Bites

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Despite their sting, radishes are soothing and healing for insect bites and stings.

A quick way to reduce the pain and itch of an insect bite or sting can be eased by simply cutting a radish in half, and applying the cut side of the radish to the area.

Radishes contain antibacterial substances that can keep the bite from becoming infected.

Radishes also have anti-inflammatory substances that keep the area from becoming swollen.

Radish seed oil contains palmitic acid. Palmitic acid is a fatty acid that protects skin, preserves moisture, and softens skin. Simply apply one or 2 drops of oil to the bite.

The radish seed oil acts as a natural healing source and is especially good for mosquito bites.

Radish seed oil is excellent for most rashes, insect bites, and dryness and irritation caused by the environment.

For more information on repelling mosquitoes read:

Soybean Oil as a Mosquito Repellent
Control Mosquitoes With Oil
Do Cloves Keep Mosquitoes Away
Cinnamon for Insect Bites
Catnip for Bug Bites
Garlic Repellent for Mosquitoes