We all know about it. Bee sting is not a joke. Bee sting is actually a painful disease that could lead to swollen wound difficult to heal if you have no idea how. Most people always use the next available tool to remove the stinger from the skin once stung by a bee. But there is more to this. Doing this alone will not heal you at all, and so you should consult some of the best home remedies like we are going to discuss below for Bee sting.
Causes
- Bee sting
Symptom
- The area stung by a bee begins to feel painful
- The area stung by a bee begins to swell, and eventually you end up with a wound.
- You begin to feel some itching and eventually deep cutting pain.
Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bee Sting
1. Vinegar
It is important to note that applying vinegar on the stung place will naturally neutralize the sting. You can use a simple cloth or a bandage to keep the area soaked for not less than 15 minutes. This will make the vinegar be absorbed through the skin reducing the discomfort.
2. Baking Soda
Baking soda assists in the neutralization of the acidic venom. You will simply need to mix the baking soda with some water and leave the made paste on the stung part for at least 15 minutes. Some of the soda will be absorbed through the skin and neutralize the venom. It is ideal to remember that you may continue with the application and the cleaning of the area to prevent any swelling or itching.
3. Papaya
Papaya has many enzymes that make it a good home remedy for the bee sting. You can take a slice and then rub it on the affected part or grate the papaya and press out its juice and then later apply it on the affected area. You can use this remedy always until you see results.
4. Mustard
Mustard is an anti-inflammatory agent. You will only need a small amount of its powder to sprinkle on the affected part. You can also make a paste by mixing it with water. Apply the paste on the affected part for some time to ensure its effectiveness.
5. Honey
Honey made by the bees can also be used in the treatment of the sting, as it is a strong antibacterial agent, which saves you from bacterial infection and protect you from the swelling. You should apply the honey on the stung area and then leave it for some time before washing and reapplying. Honey is the effective home remedy to get rid of bee sting pain.
6. Plantain Leaf
Plantain leaf has strong anti-bacterial and anti-inflationary properties, which make it relevant for relieving the swelling, pain and the itching. You should simply take a plantain leaf wash it chew it but do not swallow and then apply on the affected part. The mixture of saliva and the leaf components will give some relief.
7. Basil leaves
The eugenol in the basil leaves makes them strong anti-inflammatory agents. Its use is also easy, as you are required to take some leaves, crush them, and add turmeric to make some paste, which you will apply on the affected part 3-4 times.
8. Parsley
Parsley has many volatile oils one of which is the eugenol compound which give the parsley anti-inflammatory qualities and a good remedy for the bee stings. Using the parsley is always easy as you are required to crush some fresh parsley and apply the paste to the affected part. You can simply use a cotton cloth with the paste and hold it on the affected part. You can repeat the process for at least 3-4 times to observe the effectiveness.
9. Lavender Oil
Lavender oil has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine features, which make it to relieve itching, swelling, pain and irritation very easily. By simply rubbing the lavender oil on the affected part, you can get effective results within a short time. You can also make some simple lavender oil using dried lavender flowers about ½ cup and any olive oil about 1 cup. You only need to add the dried lavender leaves in the olive oil and then allow it to simmer for 2-3 hours and then strain after it cools and store in a simple bottle.
10. Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is a mixture of sulfate and magnesium, which are essential products in reducing inflammation, and of pain. Moreover, it assists in bringing the sting to the surface. Making the remedy is easy; you will only need to mix the salt with some water to make a paste and then apply on the affected and allergic part.
11. Calendula Salve
Calendula has some anti-inflammatory properties, astringent, anti-microbial and some anti-fungal properties, which makes it to work perfectly against bee sting effects. You can make a small amount of the salve using dried calendula flowers about a ¼ cup, one cup olive oil, ¼ cup bee wax and some lavender oil drops. To make the salve you will need to melt the wax and add some lavender oil, which is made easily by simmering the dried lavender flowers with some olive oil.
12. Marshmallow Leaves
Marshmallow contain mucilage a sticky substance which make it a good cooling and soothing for any skin irritation; moreover it is anti-inflammatory and will ensure that you get rid of the swelling and pain brought by the bee sting easily. Its usage is easy, as you only need to rub the marshmallow leaves on the affected part or make a paste by simply grinding it in a processor and apply it on the part.
13. Witch Hazel
Witch hazel traditionally used to heal minor cuts and also rashes and bruises. Its extracts contain garlic acid, tannin, and volatile oils, which make it a good provocative, itching and pain remedy. Its extract is easily applied directly over the area affected by the bee sting. You can also use it with some lavender oil to provide a more effective reliever.
14. Rock Salt Fennel
It is a product rich in magnesium and selenium which aid in the reduction of pain and also redness. You can make the remedy easily with the use of some rock salt about ½ teaspoon, fennel seed about 1 teaspoon and some water in a little amount. You will simply crush a rock salt crystal to make some powder and mix them with the water to make a paste which you should then apply on the affected part.
Other products that you can use to make a remedy include lime water, tobacco, and St John wort oil, garlic and activated charcoal.
