As we are now in the thick of the wasp season, it may interest some of the readers of NATURE to know that cocaine is a remedy for wasp or bee stings. It acts apparently not only as a temporary local ansthetic, but seems also to have the power of destroying the poison of the sting...
One of the best things you can do to treat a bee sting at home is use a cold pack or an ice cube to massage the sting. Leave the cold on for 10 minutes at a time and repeat as needed. This will reduce swelling as well as the pain. Using honey to treat a bee sting Another ho...
wash the wound, and apply ice. You can take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever. You may want to remove jewelry or clothing that could become uncomfortably tight with swelling. If the sting affects an arm or leg, lifting the limb might reduce swelling. ...
as this remedy is remarkably efficacious, and as I have met no one who was aware of the cure, I have intended for a long time to ask you to put the fact on record in your columns. If the sting is but slight, there are no unpleasant effects at all when belladonna...
Honey is another natural remedy that can help soothe the sting. Honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can reduce swelling and prevent infection. Apply a small amount of honey directly to the sting site and cover it with a loose bandage to prevent your pet from licking...
First and most commonly seen is local pain and swelling. This reaction occurs in all envenomated (stung) individuals to some degree and is caused by vasoactive components of bee venom rather than by an allergic mechanism. Second is a larger, regional reaction, mediated by allergic mechanisms, ...
tape a copper penny directly over the site of the sting and leave it in place for several hours. UNLESS YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO STINGS, this simple remedy will reduce the effects of a or bee/hornet sting. It also helps reduce the swelling and soreness that follow a sting. I don't know ...
Wash the skin with soap and water, pat dry then try a remedy or treatment below for pain relief. Technically it’s only a sting but I also used bite below to describe the injured area. Quick & Easy Remedies Make a paste of meat tenderizer and water or baking soda and water–apply to...
there will be some swelling around the area of the sting. The best way to alleviate the pain and itchiness is to apply ice over the swollen area. Use an ice pack or ice cubes wrapped in a clean towel and place them over the stung place. Keep for as long as your dog can tolerate,...
as well as potentially swelling and inflammation normally associated with a bee sting. These are collectively referred to herein as “irritation.” It has been found that conventional topically applied anesthetics, are ineffective in overcoming or reducing these unfortunate side effects. They can lessen...