- Apple cider vinegar
Using vinegar to fight infections and other acute conditions dates back to 460-377 BC, when Hippocrates the father of modern medicine, recommended vinegar for cleaning ulcerations and treating sores, suggests research from the Department of Nutrition, Arizona State University. Apple cider vinegar is both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, making it ideal for soothing and disinfecting bug bites.
Add a little vinegar to a cotton ball and gently dab the bite. For all-over body bites, add two-thirds cup to a warm bath and soak for at least 10 minutes.
