- A simple way to treat itching would be to have bath putting 2 cups of oatmeal in a tub with lukewarm water.
- Dust the affected area with cornstarch. Alternatively, some cornstarch can be poured in the bath water as well.
- In the bath water, add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. This would work well to provide relieve from itching.
- Apply cold compress to the affected area. This is likely to reduce the itchiness caused.
- A good remedy to get relieved from itchiness would be to apply fresh stinging nettle oil on the affected area. Otherwise, drink 1 to 2 cups of Nettle tea daily. For this, add 1 tsp of the dried nettle leaves in a cup of boiling water. Allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
- Soak 2 large handfuls of fresh chickweed in water. When the plant softens, cool it and apply on the affected area.
- Taking bath with lukewarm water is also beneficial in treating the problem of itching.
- Include foods rich in Vitamin C, beta-carotene, Vitamin E and zinc in the diet.
- Take honey and cinnamon powder in equal proportions. Make a fine paste out of it and apply this on the affected area. This would stop itching.
- In a bathtub filled with water, add a cup of white vinegar. Soak the body for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Coat the affected area with a light paste of coconut oil and limejuice. This is a good remedy to cure itching.
- Mix some baking soda with water. make a paste and apply this on the affected area.
- Neem is very useful in treating itchiness. Boil some neem leaves and pour the decoction in the boiling water. Applying neem oil on the affected area is also helpful.
