Flowers are blooming, sun is out its spring, its great, its the big celebration of life, victory over the winter, dark days and the cold. Everything has been dormant. But not now. Everybody, humans as animals are outside, plants grow rapidly and flowers appear everywhere.
And yes, we have contact with our environment, not only in a positive way. There are skirts that while cycling catch bees or wasps and of cause the feel threatened, I mean they are actually and voila, you got a really bad bee sting in your knee or leg. Same with walking barefood on the meadow full of flowers, there are insects and they fight back if you step on them.
The toxins they inject you have different effects on each person. There are people who are really allergic and need right away an injection. If the person starts to feel dizzy and swells a lot better go to see a doctor. Same counts for stings around or inside the mouth too. Although you are not allergic the minimum reaction we have as humans to the toxins may complicate quite a bit the breathing if it affects the throat or neighbouring areas. In general consult a doctor or go to the emergency if the person has any of the following symptoms
• hives
• swelling of the tongue or throat
• a rapid heart rate
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• pale skin
• a loss of consciousness
• dizziness
• severe itchiness
• trouble breathing
Home remedies for bee stings
First thing to do is to remove the bee or wasp sting. Do this with a tape or your fingernails. Then proceed with home remedies.
Ice.
Cool the stitch. It will make it less painful and avoids swelling. Wrap the ice in fabric or apply on the cloth.
Essential oils
A number of essential oils have antiseptic, antibacterial, or antifungal
The following oils are often used in home remedies:
DIY recipe for bee sting with Lavender and Tea tree Essential Oils
Lavender oil contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties hence a great choice for treating insect bites. Lavender does not only calm the skin but it also calms the nerves helping to ease the pain.
Tea tree oil is antibacterial thus great for cleaning out wounds. Tea tree oil also helps in relieving itchiness, inflammation and stinging making it another great choice of essential oil in case of insect bites and stings.
Ingredients
1 drop of tea tree essential oil
1 drop of lavender essential oil
1 teaspoon of baking soda
Mix in a small bowl. Add enough water to make a paste. Apply the paste once, every hour on the effected area until healed. Prior to applying the mixture make sure to remove the stinger carefully using tweezers.
Aloe vera
Use it fresh or in gel. Apply on the area several times a day. Its known for its cooling and healing properties on skin.
Honey
Honey has many medicinal properties. It contains compounds that combat inflammation, so it may help reduce swelling. Use honey away from the other bees that might stick around.
Apple cider vinegar
Rub apple cider vinegar on the sting several times a day. Its acid is known to neutralize the venom.
Fresh onion
Onions are famous for sucking infection out of our system, its a popular ear infection remedy. Cut a fresh onion in half and press for several minutes on the bee sting. Repeat as much as needed.
