Sunburn The best treatment is the juice of an aloe vera plant applied to skin. Also effective is a compress of fresh cucumber juice applied to the most painful area.

Bites and Stings Rub lavender or cinnamon oil on the affected area for bee, wasp sting or insect bite. Apply lemon juice , witch hazel, or cider vinegar for wasp or mosquito bites.

Poison Ivy Apply the juice of an aloe vera plant to the affected area. Also effective is bathing the affected area in cider vinegar or distilled witch hazel.