[Gary Steele]

Activated charcoal is a handy remedy to have on hand in your first aid kit for insect and snakes bites as well as poison ivy rashes. After a bee sting or mosquito bite, mix one capsule of activated charcoal with ½ tablespoon of coconut oil and apply to the affected area. Place a bandage over the treated sting or bite, since activated charcoal can stain clothing. Reapply the remedy every 30 minutes until symptoms are relieved.

If you have been bitten by a spider – such as the brown recluse or black widow – apply the same remedy to the bite as well as the area around it by several inches. Apply the remedy to the bandage and wrap it around the bite. Reapply every two to three hours and rinse the area well between applications and seek medical attention.

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