CUrcumin/Honey Salve

Summer is on the way, which also means that mosquito bites, and other insect stings, are as well.
 
We all know that curcumin/turmeric have become extremely popular in dealing with inflammation internally; but did you ever consider using it externally? 

I've got a story to share regarding this...
 We were in Mexico, recently, and those bloody suckers (Mosquitoes) ate us alive, even with repellents.  
So thankful for my Mother-in-law; she always has just the perfect remedy.
She made a salve that consists of curcumin and honey (she keeps it in the fridge due to the heat).   
 It actually makes perfect sense that it would work as curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents and honey has anti-microbial properties that can help prevent infection.

I usually swell a lot with any bites, and I forgot my remedies at home, so I was definitely giving it a go.   I dabbed a little bit onto my bites and left it on.
 What an incredible difference! 
This mixture started to take the inflammation, swelling, and itch away within the first day; and completely within 2 (which is unheard of for me). 
  
It would also work well on any other type of bite/sting and, even, cuts. 
And it can also be used on children and pets :)

Would be interesting to know if it works on stinging nettles/poison ivy too?  Anyone feel like testing that theory?

Want to make it yourself?  A good ratio is 1-2 Tsp. curcumin/turmeric for every 1/4 cup of honey (raw/manuka).
 
~ Violet
 
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