Quick help for wasp stings - simple remedies work

Created: 2022-07-22Updated: 2022-07-22 09:04

By: Anna Maureen Bremer

This reduces redness, swelling and pain more quickly.

1 / 9Cooling - cold water, an ice pack or ice pad help against the pain.

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2 / 9Bee honey – has an antibacterial effect, disinfects and relieves itching.

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3 / 9Emergency doctor – if you experience circulatory problems, shortness of breath and nausea, don't hesitate and call for help.

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4 / 9Vinegar - Poultices with vinegar water have a cooling and disinfecting effect.

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5/9Onion – Place half an onion on the sting for about half an hour.

Onion juice has antibacterial properties, disinfects and relieves itching.

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6 / 9Plantain leaves – they can be found on many meadows and green spaces.

Squeeze, chew, or rub leaves until some juice comes out or they become moist, then press on the sting.

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7 / 9Heat pen – the heat pulse is intended to activate various signaling pathways in the body and dampen the inflammatory response.

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8 / 9Spine out!

If it is still there, it should be removed first.

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9 / 9Be quick - Actions should be applied immediately after a sting.

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