subject: The Powerful Bee Sting Remedy [print this page] The Powerful Bee Sting Remedy The Powerful Bee Sting Remedy
A bee sting hurts badly and the first thing that the person has to do is to remove the venom sac. This sac should not be pulled off but should be scraped off from the surface through a blunt object for example, anything handy, it can be also your credit card! By removing the sac the chances of the stinger spreading venom to the skin reduces greatly.
If the bee sting has indeed done harm, then there are some allergic reactions companying it. The person finds difficulty in breathing. Soon hives appear all around with red itchy rash and also spread to other parts of the body. We can also notice swelling of the face, throat or mouth tissue, and the person experiences wheezing or difficulty in swallowing. His pulse becomes rapid and he might experience dizziness. On the event of such reactions, the person should be given antihistamine tablets and given proper medical attention.
There are also some home remedies that can help in dealing with bee stings. Firstly, the sting site should be washed properly with soap and water. Ice should be wrapped in a cloth and a cold compress should be given on the sting spot for about half an hour. This ice helps in constricting the blood vessels and stopping the flow of the venom-tainted blood.
A paste made of vinegar, baking soda and meat tenderizer should be applied on the sting spot. The enzyme called papain in the meat tenderizer help to break down toxins in bee venom. It can also be reapplied after several hours for better results.
Applying honey on the sting spot can also give a cool and soothing sensation and also help to alleviate the symptoms for some time. A raw onion can be placed on the wound as it helps to siphon poison from the wound and get relief easily.
