The jargon for hives is urticaria. If this thing happens to you then you would scratch yourself into mental and nervous wreck. It appears all over the body in the form of protrusions. It appears in such profusion that you would become a very sore creature indeed. They are red in color and are inflamed. They may disappear on their own; however, only to appear elsewhere. Usually it is the affect of some thing which you have eaten or imbibed and once you have discovered the source; you would need to abstain from it altogether. Anybody could suffer from this skin dysfunction.

However, there are some home and herbal remedies for this ailment. Cold compress works at times to alleviate the itching and pain. Calamine lotion also gives a lot of relief in hives. Milk of magnesia is also a very effective treatment for urticaria. You need to apply this lotion to the affected area. It would give a lot of relief from the itching. The drinking of herbal tea like peppermint and passion flower tea is also very beneficial for treating hives. Cornstarch and baking soda bath is also a good remedy for hives. Mix half a cup each of them in bathing water and have a bath with it.

Passion flower- Passiflora spp- Pasionaria - This herb treatment is in reducing anxiety. Further, it gives a sound sleep; without the fear of addiction.

Plantain- Plantago major (Llanten) - The pain caused by insect bites, abrasions and contagious diseases can be minimized by the use of Plantains. It is of great help in menstrual cramps and protects the liver too. It has antioxidant propensities as well.

Pomegranate – To fight prostate cancer; the juice of pomegranate is the best herbal treatment. It controls diarrhea and dysentery also.

Psyllium - Plantago Psyllum or Zaragatins- It is very good for a diabetic patient as it lowers the sugar level in the body.

Quince - Cydonis Vulgaris (Cydinia Membrillo) - Quince is capable in curing dysentery and other stomach related ailments like indigestion. It is considered to be a tonic for the brain and the heart.

Rose Hips (Rosa Blanda) – This herb is very efficacious in treating abrasion of any kind and increasing the blood circulation. It is helpful in treating a common cold and flu.

Rosemary - Rosemarinus Officinales (Romero) – it is very good for an upset stomach and headaches. Rosemary has anti ageing properties and is used as a preventive measure for cancer. This herb can also resolve liver disorders.