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Homeopathic Treatment for Tick Bites

No one wants to find a tick on them or even worse, remove an attached tick. But if you do, treating the bite is very easy. The only bad part of the bite is fear of contracting Lyme's Disease, which not every tick carries. Ticks tend to live in grassy, warm climates where they feed off of blood-carrying animals.

  1. Prevention

    • One way to deal with a tick bite is to prevent bites. If you a trekking through the woods or a grassy field, try to stay covered up with clothing and spray insect repellent on yourself. After the excursion, immediately check yourself for ticks.

    Removal

    • If you find a tick that has bitten you and is attached, you need to remove it. Try to grab the tick as close to its head as possible and twist it out counter-clockwise. Tweezers are a helpful tool. Be sure to save the tick in a sealed container and put it in the freezer in case you need it if you go to the doctor.

    Treatment

    • Generally tick bites will not create allergic reactions like spider or mosquito bites do. After removing the tick, cleanse the area well with soap and water. Only if the bite turns red, or you feel sick, should you go to the doctor.

    Solutions

    • You can put tea tree oil or lavender oil on the bite site to help sooth and heal the area. Others suggest an antibiotic ointment for the bite.

    Warning

    • If the bite stings, itches or turns red, put ice on the area for 10 to 20 minutes, take an antihistamine such as Benedryl, and use calamine lotion to sooth the site. Be sure to contact your doctor as well.

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