With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Bee Sting Allergy Home Remedy
A bee sting means a sting from a bee which is different form the sting of other insects. People who are allergic to bee sting may have an anaphylactic reaction that can be potentially deadly. When a honey bee stings, it releases pheromones which prompts the neighboring bees to sting as well. A honey bee stings only when it perceives that its hive is threatened.
Bee venom has toxins like melittin and other biogenic amines and histamines that are responsible for pain and itching. The bee sting consists of three parts, one is the stylus and the other two are the barbed slides on either side of the stylus. When a bee stings, it is drawn by the barbed slides which moves up and down alternately on the stylus. When a honey bee stings, it not only leaves behind the stinger but also a part of its abdomen, digestive tract, nerves and muscles. Only honey bees are killed during a sting but not other bee species.
Bee sting rarely causes any problem but with the exception that if the person is allergic to the venom it can be little serious and can prove to be fatal.
Bee Sting Symptoms:
There are number of factors that determine the severity of a sting like the type of insect, location of the sting, and lastly the allergy reaction of the victim. A bee sting may result in a local reaction whose symptoms are mentioned below:
- Only the part where the sting occurred is affected.
- There is an immediate pain, redness, itching, swelling near the sting.
- An enlarging of the area of the sting can occur.
The other outcome of bee sting is the systematic or allergy reaction and its symptoms are given below:
- Itchy bumps and burning all over the body
- Swelling of mouth and throat
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- Weakness
An instant treatment for a bee sting can be a home remedy for bee sting allergy. Most of the products that we use at home can give an instant relieve to such a sting. First of all you need to remove the stinger using a tweezers or a card. Now clean the infected area with warm water and a mild soap. Then use any of the following methods:
- Ice can be used to cool down the area and numb the pain. It slows the blood flow and reduces the swelling. Ice should be placed on the wound for almost 15-20 minutes.
- Toothpaste is one of the easiest home remedy for a bee sting allergy. It contains glycerin which helps in drying the venom. The alkaline substance of toothpaste neutralizes the acidic venom.
- Honey is believed to be a true home remedy for bee stings. You can apply it directly to the wound and get temporarily relief. It contains hydrogen peroxide and antibacterial properties which helps in healing faster.
- Papaya, a tropical fruit is another effective method for bee sting allergy. It can be rubbed directly on the wound which lessens the effect of the venom.
- Vinegar is an easy to prepare home remedy for bee sting allergy. Take some equal parts of vinegar, meat tenderizer and baking soda to make a paste, and then apply this paste on the affected area. This paste lessens the effect of venom due to the bee sting.
- Powdered aspirin can be rubbed on the wound to relieve the inflammation.
- A small amount of ammonia can be dabbed to provide instant relief.
- The extract juice of plantain leaves is another bee sting allergy home remedy. This can be applied on the injury directly.
- Raw onion can be placed on the wound to draw away the poison and helps you to relief.
- Another natural home remedy for bee sting allergy is jewelweed. It lessens the inflammation and itching.
- You can also try making a mixture of 1 tsp. of lavender essential oil with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. This can be applied directly on the wound.
- Mixed thyme and rosemary with vinegar is an another effective bee sting allergy home remedy.
- Another remedy is the juniper tea which cleanses the venom from the internal system. When the berries are crushed it can make an external poultice which can be applied to the wound.
- You can also use a raw apple cider vinegar on the wound.
Bee sting allergy can be very painful and poisonous as it leaves a venomous sac which needs to be withdrawn immediately. Home remedies for bee sting can provide instant relief to the wound. If the inflammation or any kind of the symptoms persists, medical aid should be taken immediately.
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