Old Home Remedies

With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver

Home Remedies for Wasp Stings

The term Wasp is used to define any insect that is neither a bee nor an ant. It is of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita. Almost every pest species have one wasp species that parasitizes or preys upon it. Parasitic wasps are used in agricultural pests control as they prey on most of the pests insects and have less impact on crops.

Wasp stings a person when they are threatened or when their nest and territory is disturbed. Normally a wasp sting is an unexpected nuisance that causes pain and swelling at the sting site. It can be a fatal matter if some body is allergic to the venom.

The normal symptoms of wasp stings are as follows:

Pain
Swelling
Redness
Itching
Skin hives and local infection

After a wasp bite the following symptoms can be observed with the wasp sting if the person is allergic to it:

Tongue swelling
Difficulty in breathing
Rash
Nausea or vomiting
Vision blurred

If you observe any of the above symptoms especially in young children or infants seek medical advice. Those who have only got a painful bite after a wasp sting can try home remedies for wasp stings without any medical aid.

Follow the steps before the start of a treatment:

Remove the stinger from the area with the help of a slant tip tweezers.
Cleanse the area with warm water and soap.
Apply salve on the area.

Home remedies for wasp stings are as follows:

Mix equal quantity of baking soda and vinegar. Apply the paste on the affected area to soothe the pain. This is one of the simplest home remedies for wasp stings.
Aloe Vera gel works wonder to relief the pain. Apply aloe Vera gel to the wound liberally.
Plantain is a common weed very effective in treating wasp stings. Crush this weed and mix it with warm water. Apply this directly on the bitten area. This is a natural plant and works wonders on bites and scraps. This is also one of the wonderful home remedies for wasp stings.
Take 2 tablespoon beeswax, 3 tablespoon bentonite clay also called Rhassoul clay, 3 tablespoon cocoa butter, 3 tablespoon shea butter, 2 tablespoon jojoba oil, 2 tablespoon activated charcoal powder and 1 tablespoon vitamin E. Place beeswax, cocoa butter and shea butter in a small saucepan. Heat it to a temperature of 180 degrees for at least 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Allow the mixture to cool. Add fragrance such as lavender oil or essential oils or if desired. Pour into small jars and close the lids tightly. It should be used within 2 or 3 months. Apply the slave locally to the sting. For further relief of the pain apply ice onto the bite site as needed. This would reduce inflammation and swelling. Black salve is one of the excellent home remedies for wasp stings. This is granted as a natural toxin absorbing cure for many insect bites. This salve will also help to draw out the venom from the wasp stings.
Prepare a paste of baking soda with water and apply on the sting area. This will lessen the irritation. This is one of the quickest home remedies for wasp stings. Apply baking soda in moderation on the affected area. Its chemical nature may irritate the skin if used more than sufficient.
You can also apply mud on the sting site to get rid of wasp stings.
Cut a fresh slice of onion with the upper skin peeled of. Place it on the sting site. It may cause irritation for few seconds. But hold the onion slice on the sting side for some time and you will get relief from the pain and swelling. This is also one of the positive home remedies for wasp stings.
Apple cider vinegar works wonder in the treatment for wasp stings. Apply a few drops of apple cider vinegar on the sting site. The vinegar will help to extract the poison out of the stung area and also reduce swelling. This is also one of the successful home remedies for wasp stings.
You can also apply a few drops of vinegar directly onto the stung affected area. The acid content will neutralize the venom.
Apply an ice pack or place an ice cube on the sting site. Press it on the wound for 20 minutes. It will reduce the pain. Ice will also help to reduce the swelling. Protect your skin by covering the ice with a paper towel or cotton towel first. This is one of the advantageous home remedies for wasp stings.
Simply make a paste of salt and water and apply to the sting.
Apply a few drops of lemon juice directly onto the affected area. The acid content will neutralize the venom.
You can also cut a fresh lemon slice and hold it in place of the stung area until the pain disappears. The acid content of the lemon will neutralize the venom.
Crush a fresh garlic clove and apply to the sting site. Cover with a bandage. You can also crush garlic and mix it with salt and apply on the affected area. It has properties to heal the wound.
Place a fresh cucumber slice on the stung area. Hold it in place until the pain disappears.
Slice a potato into half and apply the end on the stung area. Hold it in place until the pain reduces.
Rub olive oil on the wound to heal the wound and relief of pain.