Flea bites

Flea bites:
Chicory (Cichorium intybus):
Typical habitats include pastures, abandoned fields, areas along roadsides and railroads, forests and grassy areas.
People often apply a paste of chicory leaves directly to the skin for swelling and inflammation.
It contains the chemical compound kaempferol which has anti-bacterial and anti-virus properties that prevent inflammation of the skin and any infections or diseases caused by flea bites.



Blue vervain (Verbena hastata):
Commonly grown across North America, this plant is hardy and drought resistant. It can grow in disturbed sites and is found in meadows, thickets, pastures, and forests. It begins to bloom during the late summer.
 Some people apply verbena directly to the skin through a poultice to treat poorly healing wounds, abscesses and burns; joint pains and itching caused by allergic reactions or irritation.
The plant contains cornin, hastatoside, and verbenalin which is used primarily as a soothing and sleep-promoting component.




Sources:

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 USDA. (2012). Biochemical Conversion Pilot Plant (Fact Sheet). Plant Fact Sheet Blue Vervain. doi:10.2172/1045707 

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