Eeyore
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Last night, really desperate to soothe several very itchy bites, I rubbed on some of the Tiger Balm that I use on aching joints. It stopped the itch immediately and the bites have not been itchy all day.
I've just checked on Google and it seems that Tiger Balm is a recognised repellant and soother all over the world.
It's not cheap but a small jar from Boots lasts a very long time. Poundshop have a sort of version, called Oriental Balm, at 2 jars for £1 but I don' t know if that has the same effect on bites or insects. It's not so good on joints.
I've just checked on Google and it seems that Tiger Balm is a recognised repellant and soother all over the world.
It's not cheap but a small jar from Boots lasts a very long time. Poundshop have a sort of version, called Oriental Balm, at 2 jars for £1 but I don' t know if that has the same effect on bites or insects. It's not so good on joints.