Natural Health Remedies at Home - Bee & Wasp Sting Treatment

They may only be small, but getting stung by a beeimportant difference. Wasps stings are alkaline and so
or a wasp does hurt and especially so for children.they need an acidic substance (vinegar) to neutralize
Not only do these stings hurt but they can causethem. Bee stings on the other hand are acidic and
significant swelling, inflammation and itching.therefore need an alkaline substance (bicarbonate of
Plus, the treatment for bee stings is slightly differentsoda - 1 teaspoon in a glass of water) to neutralize
than for wasp stings, which most people do notthem. Just dip a cotton wool ball into your solution
even realize.and tape it to the sting area.
Here is a soothing step-by-step bee and waspStep 3) Place a face washer over the top of the
treatment that does the trick every time.sting area and then place an ice pack on top and
Step 1) If you have been stung by a wasp move onleave for 20 minutes. This will really slow down the
to step 2. If you have been stung by a bee youswelling and the coldness will take your mind of the
really need to get the sting out. There is a little sacsting itself.
of poison attached to the sting that will just keepStep 4) Remove the ice pack and cotton wool and
pumping if you leave it in. The best way to remove itapply 1 or 2 drops of lavender oil. This will sterilize the
is to use your finger nail and scrape it away. Bearea and more importantly stop any itching that may
mindful not to pinch the sting with your finger tips asoccur. The last thing you want is to start scratching
this will only serve to pump more venom into yourthe sting area and give yourself a scar, or worse an
system.infection.
Step 2) The next thing to do is to soak the area inSo there you have it, my all natural and super simple
vinegar or a bicarbonate of soda solution.bee and wasp sting treatment. Hope you find it
IMPORTANT: Vinegar is for wasp stings andhelpful.
bicarbonate of soda is for bee stings. This is an