What are the carotid arteries? The carotid arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the head, brain and face. They are located on each side of the neck. You can easily feel them by placing your fingers gently either side of your windpipe.
Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic, anti-itching, antifungal and antibacterial properties that help get rid of itching. 1  Add two to three cups of apple cider vinegar to lukewarm bath water. 2  To treat more localized itching, apply apple cider vinegar on the affected areas using a cotton ball.
Internally, you can take blood-cleansing and -building herbs, such as chaparral, yellow dock, and echinacea, to help stop the reaction. Internally, lobelia and valerian or catnip or camomile can stop the pain. Aloe Vera: It has been used to reduce the itch of insect bites, the itching and burning of poison ivy.