1) Susun Weed, herbalist and author of Healing Wise and Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, suggests having plantain oil on hand for everything from stings to scrapes to diaper rash. It’s both anti-itch and antipain, and it also counters infection — sort of like bacitracin and hydrocortisone cream all in one. Any plantain leaf can be used to make an infused oil (place leaf in a jar covered in olive oil, let sit six weeks) or you can buy it ready-made. If making your own, don’t wash the leaf; water on top of oil can lead to mold.

2) Steep two teaspoons of Jerusalem sage in 8 oz. boiling water for 10 minutes. Dip a washcloth in cooled mixture and apply to sunburned skin to ease the sting.

3) Use sage soap to moisturize and heal skin.