Bee stings are part of our summer rituals outside Whether it be a picnic or the beach party we are at, we eventually will run across a bee who will sting someone. Having some home remedies for bee stings up your sleeve may save the person stung some pain and swelling and the party from being ruined. Here are a few remedies for you to try.
Home Remedy for Bee Stings – Vinegar and more
The first home remedy is the use of a paste made from vinegar, baking soda and meat tenderizer. There is an acid base interaction between of the vinegar and the baking soda which causes a fizzing. The meat tenderizer has papain which is an enzyme from the pappa fruit that breaks down the toxins from the bee’s venom.
Home Remedy for Bee Stings - Toothpaste
Another of the better known home remedies for bee stings is the use of toothpaste. First of all the toothpaste will make it seem as if the itch of the sting is being scratched due to the tingling it causes. It is also contains glycerin which dries out the venom in the area where the sting is located.
Home Remedies for Bee Stings – Honey
Honey is also considered to be one of the best home remedies for bee stings. The honey contains enzymes that neutralize the venom and helps to calm the pain. Some people add a dab of lemon juice to the honey before applying it to the area involved and then cover it with a band aid. The lemon juice will help to sanitize the area stung. All of these home remedies for bee stings are natural and will be easy to obtain for very little cost, making them great to try when the next bee decides to sting you.
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I tried the meat tenderizer idea for my bee stink. It helped. It really worked at helping the pain stop and drawing out the stinger.
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