Take the pain out of an insect bite or sting by holding a hot, wet plantain leaf on it.

Take a few leaves of Lemon Balm and chew them in your mouth until you release the oil in the leaves. Place the leaves on an insect bite and this will relieve itching.

Tannic Acid from Acorns

When leaching the tannic acid from your acorns, do not dispose of the water. It has many medicinal properties and you will be tossing out a gold mine of opportunity.

Store the water in a tight container in your refrigerator and use this for a mouthwash if you happen to get ulcers in your mouth. You can use this water as a skin wash for sores, cuts, etc. as well and it will help kill the bacteria causing infection and help heal the wound. You can use this water also as an insect repellent when spending time outdoors, it is great for insect bites.

Save the water from the 2nd and 3rd boiling to use as an enema for hemorrhoids.