Insect stings hurt—and some hurt badly. What’s worse, you can also develop a severe allergic reaction, in which case you must consult a doctor immediately.
However, in most cases, the following x home remedies will provide you immediate and lasting relief:
When you apply ice, the temperature around the applied area drops and this in turn slows down the flow of blood to the sting site.
Using ice helps reduce the swelling as well itching following a wasp or bee or hornet sting. To get relief, apply ice for about 20 minutes.
Crush some garlic and thickly spread it on the bite site. Garlic provides relief from pain.
Cut an onion into two and place one half on the sting site. Ensure that the flesh side is pressing down. Then, gently press the onion onto the sting site. This will help relief pain from the wasp sting.
Popularly used for treating wrinkles, the cucumber is another vegetable that can help treat insect stings. To get relief from the pain, rub a slice of cucumber on the pain site.
Taking some baking soda and water create a thick paste, and then apply it on the bee sting site. This will provide relief from inflammation, redness, and pain.