I don't know of anyone who is sick, mysteriously or otherwise.
However... on the topic of mosquitoes behaving strangely...I was bitten by a mosquito last summer. I know it was a mosquito because i saw it biting me before I could smack it.
This bite has NEVER stopped itching. I've even gone so far as scratching off all the skin and letting …
I don't know of anyone who is sick, mysteriously or otherwise.
However... on the topic of mosquitoes behaving strangely...I was bitten by a mosquito last summer. I know it was a mosquito because i saw it biting me before I could smack it.
This bite has NEVER stopped itching. I've even gone so far as scratching off all the skin and letting it try to scar over... nope... it still itches every day. There's no longer a bump but there's an itchy red spot constantly bugging me.
I mentioned this somewhere--I think on substack--and a couple other people said they've experienced the same thing for the first time this past summer.
Have you tried putting clay on it? I would use zeolite clay, but even if you only have bentonite clay I would try it. Put some clay powder in the palm of your hand, add a little water (start with a very small amount, and add a bit more until you get a nice consistency that will spread but stay put on your arm. Try putting that on and if it flakes or washes off keep applying for a few days to see if it helps. Clay will draw toxins and even things like slivers out.
Good recommendation. Just used up some bentonite clay for several mosquito bites. While not nearly as effective as red clay it soothes the bite area and does draw fluid out. Anyone who knows a natural source of clay should stock up. Red clay saved me from a serious case of poison oak. It rapidly drew out all the pus and allowed me to sleep through the night after being unable to for 2 or 3 nights with steroids helping very little.
Interesting that you have found the different types/colors have different properties. That makes sense to me. I have never seen red clay sold as a powder. Did you buy it or collect it from the wild?
I collected it from the bank of a stream just above the water line. This was many years ago and probably a few days into a bad case of poison oak that mainly resulted from unknowingly spreading it from oils on my clothing. After a couple of mostly sleepless nights I must have heard or read about using clay and remembered one area of this stream, a place where I had hiked, with red clay oozing out of a portion of the bank. Drove about an hour to get there and then a long hike from a hilly ridge down to this canyon stream to collect the clay. It was miraculous. The clay immediately sucked out the pus very quickly and I was effectively 'cured' within a day or two. If you've ever had poison oak or ivy you can understand.
i swear by homemade plantain tincture - it pulls poisons, venoms, and (!) splinters, stops blood, and disinfects wounds. Also helps gum infection. Plantago major, minor, or lanceolota (not bananas) soaked for a month in alcohol (brandy or vodka)
Though time has passed, it's worth a try, and i also agree with Donna about clay. Then, you could get ion cleanse foot baths because that also pulls systemic poisons out. amajordifference.com/quietmind
Plaintain doesn't grow wild where I live now. I've been missing it for a while. So I ordered some seeds :) I was planning on using it to make salves, but now I will make a tincture too. Thanks for recommending that.
It seems the way that nature works is that there will always be something growing around us when we need it. I just don't know what that is where I now live.
Donna you are so right about the plants we need growing near us.
Mountain Rose Herbs is a great source for dry plant material, small bags and bulk. i always ordered dry plants for medicine making, because was in apartments and only had potted plants - hence not enough herbs for an apothecary. Dry herbs are the best way to have supplies when they are out of season - or in your case, not evident around you. Don't give up Donna. Maybe there's a plantain analog where you live and it's an even better medicine for you. Let us know!
I love your reply Yolanda. I have known about Mountain Rose Herbs for decades, but have never ordered from them. I have been thinking for a while now that I should go and have a better look at all they carry. I especially love what you say about a plantain analog around me that might be even better. I truly believe and trust than nature works like that. We have a lot of cactus and succulents - types of agave, etc. That's the first thing tha comes to mind. The Mexicans know that the cactus (pads and fruit) are soothing to and good for the digestion. I have lots of books on edible and medicinal wild plants in general and many books specific to this region. I need to get out more with my books and increase my knowledge. I already know some, especially edible plants. Between working and growing food, and trying to regenerate the soil, I haven't spent as much time as I want learning and using the wild plants. But as I do get to the wild plants, I will keep in mind what you said, and look for analogs to every common wild plant which doesn't grow here, to see if I can find a local analog. Dandelions don't grow here, but sow thistle which I already knew about does. They are very similar in properties. Thank you so much for your comments and insights!
yes and it grows wild in east TX where i am so i'll try to get my hands on some. Also thought about homeopathic silicea but just haven't gotten any yet.
Agree! Last summer outside Spokane WA, a bit north, I had two strange insect bites. They pitched a long time, and I can still see the red bite area. Luckily itching stopped by now, but I did think it was a strange attack.
I don't know of anyone who is sick, mysteriously or otherwise.
However... on the topic of mosquitoes behaving strangely...I was bitten by a mosquito last summer. I know it was a mosquito because i saw it biting me before I could smack it.
This bite has NEVER stopped itching. I've even gone so far as scratching off all the skin and letting it try to scar over... nope... it still itches every day. There's no longer a bump but there's an itchy red spot constantly bugging me.
I mentioned this somewhere--I think on substack--and a couple other people said they've experienced the same thing for the first time this past summer.
That is straight-up creepy. I like Donna's recommendation below. Bentonite clay all the way!
Have you tried putting clay on it? I would use zeolite clay, but even if you only have bentonite clay I would try it. Put some clay powder in the palm of your hand, add a little water (start with a very small amount, and add a bit more until you get a nice consistency that will spread but stay put on your arm. Try putting that on and if it flakes or washes off keep applying for a few days to see if it helps. Clay will draw toxins and even things like slivers out.
Good recommendation. Just used up some bentonite clay for several mosquito bites. While not nearly as effective as red clay it soothes the bite area and does draw fluid out. Anyone who knows a natural source of clay should stock up. Red clay saved me from a serious case of poison oak. It rapidly drew out all the pus and allowed me to sleep through the night after being unable to for 2 or 3 nights with steroids helping very little.
Interesting that you have found the different types/colors have different properties. That makes sense to me. I have never seen red clay sold as a powder. Did you buy it or collect it from the wild?
I collected it from the bank of a stream just above the water line. This was many years ago and probably a few days into a bad case of poison oak that mainly resulted from unknowingly spreading it from oils on my clothing. After a couple of mostly sleepless nights I must have heard or read about using clay and remembered one area of this stream, a place where I had hiked, with red clay oozing out of a portion of the bank. Drove about an hour to get there and then a long hike from a hilly ridge down to this canyon stream to collect the clay. It was miraculous. The clay immediately sucked out the pus very quickly and I was effectively 'cured' within a day or two. If you've ever had poison oak or ivy you can understand.
Wow, amazing story! And it really reinforces that nature takes care of us, if we just know what is around us and how to use it.
i swear by homemade plantain tincture - it pulls poisons, venoms, and (!) splinters, stops blood, and disinfects wounds. Also helps gum infection. Plantago major, minor, or lanceolota (not bananas) soaked for a month in alcohol (brandy or vodka)
Though time has passed, it's worth a try, and i also agree with Donna about clay. Then, you could get ion cleanse foot baths because that also pulls systemic poisons out. amajordifference.com/quietmind
Hope this helps
Good recommendations.
Plaintain doesn't grow wild where I live now. I've been missing it for a while. So I ordered some seeds :) I was planning on using it to make salves, but now I will make a tincture too. Thanks for recommending that.
It seems the way that nature works is that there will always be something growing around us when we need it. I just don't know what that is where I now live.
Donna you are so right about the plants we need growing near us.
Mountain Rose Herbs is a great source for dry plant material, small bags and bulk. i always ordered dry plants for medicine making, because was in apartments and only had potted plants - hence not enough herbs for an apothecary. Dry herbs are the best way to have supplies when they are out of season - or in your case, not evident around you. Don't give up Donna. Maybe there's a plantain analog where you live and it's an even better medicine for you. Let us know!
I love your reply Yolanda. I have known about Mountain Rose Herbs for decades, but have never ordered from them. I have been thinking for a while now that I should go and have a better look at all they carry. I especially love what you say about a plantain analog around me that might be even better. I truly believe and trust than nature works like that. We have a lot of cactus and succulents - types of agave, etc. That's the first thing tha comes to mind. The Mexicans know that the cactus (pads and fruit) are soothing to and good for the digestion. I have lots of books on edible and medicinal wild plants in general and many books specific to this region. I need to get out more with my books and increase my knowledge. I already know some, especially edible plants. Between working and growing food, and trying to regenerate the soil, I haven't spent as much time as I want learning and using the wild plants. But as I do get to the wild plants, I will keep in mind what you said, and look for analogs to every common wild plant which doesn't grow here, to see if I can find a local analog. Dandelions don't grow here, but sow thistle which I already knew about does. They are very similar in properties. Thank you so much for your comments and insights!
yes and it grows wild in east TX where i am so i'll try to get my hands on some. Also thought about homeopathic silicea but just haven't gotten any yet.
or i can send you my tincture Dina. Here's a link to see my medicines and order direct.
https://quietmind.com/regenerative-herbalism
Agree! Last summer outside Spokane WA, a bit north, I had two strange insect bites. They pitched a long time, and I can still see the red bite area. Luckily itching stopped by now, but I did think it was a strange attack.
I love the Ringing Cedars series.... we got their toothpaste years ago!
the link doesn't work. do you have another one? i'm curious. thanks
I was interested too. You're right that link above doesn't work. I did some searching and found this - says it's the official website.
https://www.ringingcedarsofrussia.org/Main/English/index.php