When you suffer a bee sting, the first thing to do is to remove the stinger. This will restrict the amount of venom that enters the body. You can either scrape or pull the stinger out. Then clean the area with soap and water. You can also use any of several home remedies for bee stings to relieve the pain and other symptoms such as swelling that normally occurs in the stung area.
- Sprinkle some baking soda over the bite and then add a few drops of vinegar over it. Allow it to remain on the skin until the pain goes away.
- Place a dab of mustard on the bite area.
- Honey is very helpful in alleviating the pain and discomfort occurring due to a bee sting.
- Place an ice cube or a cold water compress over the sting to get instant relief from pain.
- Applying a small quantity of witch hazel to the sting area will help to alleviate inflammation.
- Aloe vera is a beneficial natural remedy which helps to soothe pain and irritation. Apply the gel from an aloe vera leaf on the sting area.
- Onion and garlic are known to be effective cures for bites and stings. Cut a small piece of onion and place over the sting area. You can also place some crushed garlic, add a couple of drops of coconut oil and place over the sting area.
- A chamomile compress is a popular treatment for bee stings. You can make this compress by soaking chamomile tea leaves in water.
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