A burn sting leaves the person with an excruciating pain. Try these home remedies which are easy-to-do:

-Apply aloe vera gel.
-Rub a slice of raw onion on the sting
-Try applying a white toothpaste on the area of sting.
-Apply honey and cover the area with some gauze.
-Peel a potato and cut a small slice and hold it on the burn.
-Immerse area in cold water for a few seconds and then put a good amount of vicks on it.
-Soak or coat affected area in egg white.
-A paste from baking soda and water is beneficial.
-Squeeze a Vitamin E capsule on the burn.

For more knowledge on burns, visit,
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Burns.html

Radhika Kartik, Consultant Dietitian