- Basil
Basil, a culinary and medicinal herb, is ideal for bug bites thanks to chemical compounds like eugenol that relieves itchy skin. To make a basil rub:
- Boil two cups of water and remove from heat.
- Add 1/2 ounce of dried basil leaves.
- Allow the mixture to steep until it is cool.
Dip a washcloth into it the steeped basil water and rub it gently on your bites. Alternately, chop a few fresh basil leaves until very fine and rub them on to your bite.
