DIY FOR BUG BITES & BEE STINGS

HAPPY SPRING!!!

It’s that time of year when I make the PLANTAIN TINCTURE. This will be my 6th year making it and I promise I wouldn’t keep doing this if it didn’t work.  Plus, it’s seriously the easiest thing ever.  This single batch lasts all year and I even have extra to share with friends.  We use it for all the bug bites… spider, bee, mosquito, wasps (those evil little monsters) and also snake bites (not that I’ve ever been bit, but if I do…).  This can also be used for splinters.  The plantain has a pulling agent and it heals the wounded area really good!  I had a small allergic reaction rash on my arm to some grass or something last week.  I sprayed my potion on it and BAM!!!… the itching and bumps disappeared in a few minutes.  Watch the video and make some this season.  Parents, this stuff stinks and can sting a little, but send it to camp this year with your kids.  My kids friends now ask what that weird stuff is I make because they want some hehehe.  Check it out and watch the video ↓↓↓

WHAT YOU WILL NEED…

  • lots of plantain leaves
  • glass jar with lid
  • organic apple cider vinegar → BRAGG
  • cheese cloth or clean white tee-shirt
  • dark glass bottle for storing tincture


WHAT YOU DO…

  • pick lots of plantain
  • rinse it
  • tear it and bruise it then add to glass jar, packed tightly
  • fill with apple cider vinegar, covering leaves
  • store in dark, cool cabinet for 2 weeks
  • shake it once a day
  • use cheese cloth and strain it
  • transfer to dark glass jars
  • refrigerate for longer shelf life

↓ crushed plantain and Apple Cider Vinegar, ready to be stored.

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Naturally, these ↓↓↓ got picked when I was picking the plantain.

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Views while I write this post 🙂 #lovespring FullSizeRender 32

One of the original pictures from my first attempt making the tincture 6 years ago lol.  I was testing and reviewing this process for a blog post.  Clearly it was successful and I was sold 🙂  Give it a try this year.  It’s a fun project to do with the kids!!!

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