Guest guest Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 I thought this was cute.. Be Well, Misty L. Trepke http://www..com An Onion for Insect Bites 2003 Farmers Almanac Whether you're a postal letter carrier or a weekend gardener, you're bound to get a few bug bites. You could resign yourself to getting bitten and just toughing it out. Or you could have a onion nearby. " Onions " have anitmicrobial properties, which reduce infection, and they contain flavonoids, which promote healing, " say Richard Maurer, a naturopathic physician in Portland, Oregon. Onions also contain sulphur compounds, which break down the venom and pull out the toxin, thereby reducing inflammation, says Jared Zeff, a naturopathic physician also in Portland. But a slice of onion over the bite and leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour. You could also grate the onion to release more of the juice. " In that case, put the juice onto the affected area, tape a piece of gauze over it, and leave it on for 15 minutes, " Maurer says. The stronger the onion is, the more effective it will be. Yellow and red onions are the best. Sweet onions such as Vidalias, contain less sulphur and antimicrobials. SBC DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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