11 Home Remedies For Sun Poisoning

Sun poisoning is also known as “Photodermatitis”. A severe case of sunburn can also be termed as sun poisoning. It is important to note that sun poisoning can be harmful and painful.Common symptoms of sun poisoning include itching, blister, headache, skin rashes and so on. You can use different types of home remedies to treat the problem of sun poisoning.

Home Remedies For Sun Poisoning

1. Mustard Oil

You can massage the affected area with mustard oil for a period of 10 – 15 minutes to treat the symptoms of sun poisoning. Mustard powder can also be used with water to deal with the problem of sun poisoning.

2. Chamomile

You can prepare a mixture by boiling chamomile flowers in a cup of water. Regular application of this mixture on the affected part of the body can give effective results [2].

3. Baking Soda

A mixture can be prepared by adding baking soda in water and applied to treat the rashes and pain resulting from sun poisoning [3].

4. Green Tea

Green tea is also an effective home remedy for sun poisoning. Frequent application of green tea on the affected area can help in the treatment of rashes and blisters resulting from sun poisoning. This remedy should be used twice in day for obtaining better results [4].

5. Lavender Oil

You can take a bath with warm water containing lavender oil. Daily use of this remedy can help in providing relief from common symptoms of sun poisoning. It is important to use this remedy 2 times in a day for best results [5].

6.  Calamine Lotion

Direct application of calamine lotion on the affected area can help in reducing the itching and blisters resulting from sun poisoning. You can also take a bath with the water containing calamine lotion [6].

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7. Aloe Vera Gel

You can apply aloe vera gel on the affected area to reduce the itching and burning sensation resulting from sun poisoning. Mint extract can also be added to the aloe vera gel for obtaining better results [7]

6. Buttermilk

A cotton ball can be used to apply buttermilk on the affected part of the body to obtain relief from problem of sun poisoning. You can also add turmeric powder to glass of buttermilk and apply this mixture on a regular basis to treat sun poisoning [6].

7. Grated Vegetables

You can also use grated vegetables to cure sun poisoning. Application of vegetables such as potato, onion and cucumber can give better results. It is interesting to note that frequent application of onion on the affected area can give excellent results. You can also apply a mixture of fresh milk and grated cucumber to obtain the desired results [7].

8. Water

Irritation resulting from sun poisoning can also be treated with the consumption of water. A mixture of cold water and milk can also be applied on the burned areas [8].

9.  Herbal Paste

Turmeric powder, honey, margosa and basil leaves can be used to create paste for dealing with the problem of sun poisoning. Direct application of this paste on the burned areas can reduce the irritation and burning sensation caused by sun poisoning [9].