February 10, 2010

herbal spider bite remedies?

Hey peoples I need your help! In the past few months, I've developed an allergy to spider bites. They start out looking like normal sized bites but over a few days they swell up huge. Anybody out there have herbal remedy suggestions? I already tried plantain tea mixed with bentonite clay and applied to the surface of the bite. It is supposed to absorb the venom but I haven't noticed much of a difference though who knows, maybe you're supposed to used this remedy right away whereas I didn't do anything until day 3...
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  1. mikeysklarFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    The book I refer to most "Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest" suggests using creosote or any form of wild tobacco topically. I also looked up what a homeopath would prescribe which is a apis based solution (made from bees) and arnica.

    Good luck.

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  2. heybergoFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Ugh I'm sorry Julie. I have a crazy reaction to mosquito bites, and I use a diluted witch hazel solution which makes a big difference in the symptoms, but I don't know if it will kick the bite of a spider.

    I will have to come there and scare them away.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Cool, thanks dudes! I will give these a try.

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  4. JaclynFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    hey julie! Just emailed a friend of mine who is in the herbal school here in humboldt. I will let you know what she says when she gets back to me! :) good luck!

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  5. JaclynFebruary 13, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Here is her response:

    Plantain is a good anti-inflammatory herb, but it is not always strong enough. The clay, however is a fantastic drying and drawing agent (actually pulls poisons, stings, ect. out to the surface), and can help with itching. Any clay will work; I am extremely loyal to a simple topical mixture for inflammation and infections: mix clay with lavender, peppermint, and tea tree essential oils and echinacea tincture until you form a toothpaste-like consistency.....apply and allow to dry and flake off. Echinacea tincture can also be applied directly, and should be taken internally (about 60 drops every 2 hours the first day of reaction, then 30-60 drops 3 times per day for 3 days after). Higher end doses of vitamin C (several 1000mg tablets throughout the day) right away and up to 3 days after can also help to neutralize poison, boost the immune system, and act as an anti-histamine. All of the following can be used externally: a paste of honey and turmeric powder; aloe vera; raw onion slices; vinegar; baking soda and water paste; ice pack compresses; crushed charcoal tablets; comfrey leaf poultice. Herbs that can be taken internally for anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory effects include nettles, eyebright, dandelion root, licorice root, echinacea (combine all in a tea or tincture); also turmeric internally. Hope this helps!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    wow, thank your friend for the thorough suggestions! unfortunately, i am sure i will get to try out all of these soon enough...

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