BITES AND STINGSNatural Cures for Bites and Stings - More Than Home RemediesIf a stinger is still in the skin, it must be removed carefully - or you can break off the top and leave the dangerous end in. Trying to pull the stinger out will also pump more poison in. The best removal is to flick the stinger off.Next, wash the area with soap and water, or with hydrogen peroxide Ice can be applied if it is available. Immediate relief for a bug or mosquito bite, bee sting or wasp sting can be attained from applying a paste made of meat tenderizer and a little water. Leaving this on for at least a half hour will take away the pain and itch. You can also use a slice of raw onion or a slice of raw potato. When part of a stinger remains in the skin, you can apply a poultice to safely draw the stinger out. A good poultice is stale bread wetted with milk, and it may be necessary to repeat this, adding a new one after the last one dries. Daily supplements of Vitamin B1 Other aids are mixing straight natural apple cider vinegar Use a comfrey ointment Wasp venom is on the alkaline side. To counteract the venom rub some onion juice or natural apple cider vinegar Ant bites and bee stings are more acidic in nature. For these you want to neutralize the effect of the venom with a paste of baking soda Apply straight lemon juice. A clay or mud paste can also be used to draw out the venom and is usually on hand! Use a wet tea bag as a poultice: the tannic acid in tea helps with swelling. Black tea Meat tenderizers contain enzymes that when applied as a paste also draw out the venom and swelling. Put a slice of cucumber over the area, this is especially effective for ant bites! A Poultice using winter or summer savory leaves To reduce swelling, put on a drop of Lavender Essential Oil |
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