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Aloe Aloe is soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial - healing to dry, irritated skin
Aloe also takes the sting out of bites and hydrates the skin.
Basil Being applied to the place bitten by venomous beasts, or stung by a wasp or hornet, it speedily draws the poison to it(Culpepper )
Calendua Marigold (calendula) rubbed on the affected part, is an admiriable remedy for the pain and swelling of the sting of wasp or bee. (Grieve, Maude )
Echinacea A tincture of this immune-boosting herb can be applied to a bite or sting to numb the pain. It also helps disinfect the site of the attack. (White,Linda B., M.D. )
Echinacea A wash of purple coneflower can help relieve the unbearable itching of urticaria (hives) and this treatment is also good for stings and bites.(Mabey, Richard )
Jewelweed The juice of the plant is a traditional remedy for all sorts of skin ailments including poison ivy and bug bites.
Lavender Lavender is anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. A tea made from the fresh or dried flowers can be applied as a skin wash to relieve itching due to flea bites and rashes, or the essential oil can be used.
Tamanu oil Tamanu oil's anti-inflammatory properties reduce the swelling of rashes, insect bites and stings. The oil heals chapped and cracked skin, and it is also used on babies to prevent diaper rash and skin eruptions.
Tea Used tea bags or tea rinses help relieve inflammation and itching of insect bites.
Witch Hazel Relieves the itch and swelling of insect bites
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Take these steps to take the sting out of insect bites and rashes from poison ivy and poison oak and prevent infection. Alcohol, witch hazel, or jewelweed vinegar make good drying agents as a base for your home remedies. Make infusions of mucilage-containing anti-inflammatory, astringent herbs - such as 
