Here's what I would do if I got a tick bite

Finding a tick on oneself is so unpleasant. Now that we know more about tick-borne diseases, it causes even more worry.

In the summers, I am in Östergötland, and there are many ticks there. I get vaccinated, and I would go to the doctor immediately if I were to experience various symptoms after a tick bite. As you know, I love herbs and use herbs and supplements daily, and if I were to get a tick bite, I would prep immediately.

The best thing is not to attract them. I find that some herbs help keep ticks away. It's nothing I can swear by, but we've had fewer unwelcome visits even though we are in the heart of tick country since we started using this herb.

Yarrow spray

I rarely have time to prep this time of year. That's why I make the simplest yarrow spray. If I had more time, I would make a salve and use more herbs. But this is a good enough quick-fix, which I make with minimal effort.

Here's how I do it:

I pick yarrow, boil 1 liter of water, and pour it over the yarrow that I have cut into smaller pieces. I let this steep overnight to make a strong infusion. If I need to filter the infusion, I can use a cloth and strain it. I pour it into a spray bottle. We spray ourselves before going out, spray the sheets, etc. This spray doesn't last very long, so I remake it occasionally throughout the summer.

If I got a tick bite, I would do the following:

Echinacea internally and externally

I always have Echinacea tincture at home. A really good tincture gives a slight burning sensation and vibration on the tongue when you take a drop. I would immediately take 5-10 drops of Echinacea 2-3 times a day for a whole week.

Clean the area of the tick bite

I would apply something strong to the bite area several times a day, for example, Echinacea, colloidal silver, or Golden seal (Canadian goldenseal). I always have these at home, and you can easily get hold of any of them and have them available at home.

Tick bites can itch for quite some time after you've removed the tick. I would clean the area for a week.

Homeopathic support with Ledum

This summer, for the first time, I have bought the homeopathic preparation Ledum palustre. If I were to get a tick bite, I would immediately take this preparation one to two times a day for 3-5 days.

Ledum palustre is the Latin name for Wild Rosemary. You see the plant in the picture, and surely you have smelled its enchanting scent when you are by marshlands.

I always want to feel that I am doing the best I can. And with these simple steps, I feel that I have a preparation for myself and my family during the summer. Less worry and more enjoyment.

How do you manage tick bites?