7 Natural Remedies for Bee Stings

If you know you are allergic to bee stings or have been stung multiple times, then you should not use a natural bee sting treatment. Bee sting home remedies are not meant for anyone who experiences severe reactions to a sting. Severe reactions may include difficulty breathing, throat tightness and other indications of a severe allergic response.

However, for most people, bee stings are only an annoying and painful occurrence that can be treated without medical intervention. According to the University of California Integrated Pest Management Program, “Only a very limited portion of the population — one to two people out of 1,000 — is allergic or hypersensitive to bee or wasp stings.”

The most common reaction to a sting from a bee involves some pain, swelling and itching only at the area where you were stung. In this episode of Ancient Medicine Today, I share 7 natural remedies for bee stings for quick relief of these pesky symptoms.

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[juanitahaleyfrizzell]

I'm a beekeeper and of course, I've been stung many, many times and I make a paste using baking soda and honey. It immediately works!!

[narrowgate]

I was stung by a wasp & applied activated charcoal powder from a capsule. Worked immediately! Activated Charcoal is now my #1 for bee stings!

[mkeppel]

Thank yooou!!!
Watched several videos for bee sting remedies that said vinegar and baking soda won’t work but they were wrong! Scraped “sting” and
I tried hydrocortisone but it didn’t stop pain or inflammation after an hour had passed .
Watched Dr Axe video and mixed baking soda with apple cider vinegar that had honey and turmeric in it. Wow! What a healing! The inflammation went down, redness reduced and pain reduced within minutes.
Thanks again

[AcornHillHomestead]

I just got a bee sting. Put raw unfiltered honey on it. Relieved the intensity of the sting immediately. Pretty cool. I rarely get stung. Thanks!

[julievognsgaard]

I would love a video on how to avoid mosquitoes naturally :)

[dustingilbert]

we use the inside membrane of a chicken egg, you can Crack the egg in a dish then remove the membrane from the inside lining of the shell. put a pice of the membrane over the bee sting then let it dry. it will help pull the poison out as well as the stinger if stuck in after dried peel it off to see it absorbed by the membrane, it will feel and heal so much better.

[horizon]

was out riding my bike and got hit on the ear.. didnt see what it was but tried to brush it off.. after getting home.. i realized it probably fell down on my shoulder after that and crawled into the inside back of my shirt.. and stung my shoulder.. armpit.. and lower back multiple times..

took a hot shower.. and just happend to have some baking soda sitting on the counter...

IT helped quite a bit - i had a feeling that would help before i looked up this video. i do also have vinegar.. ill try later if this doesn't feel any better.

Thanks!

[beverleylambert]

I just now got a bee sting on my foot which was very painful! I came inside and placed about 2 T of baking soda in a hot water tub. When my foot was immersed in the hot water baking soda mixture, it immediately felt better. When the water cooled, I poured the cool mixture into a cup and microwaved it for 1 minute to get it hot and re-immersed my foot which felt so good. This happened about 10 minutes ago and now I am good to go!

[roseladd]

I use the baking soda and water ( use purified spring water) with making a 3/1 paste, it is smooth and nice relief for many aliments! This year I have heard of spraying turmeric on the outside of your house entrance to keep bugs away and it also is working!

[tahiraahmad]

i find rubbing lemon the best solution for all kind of stings !!

[soniao]

I was bitten by wasps. My calfs were swollen and very itchy all week. I trie a few natural remedies and creams. Only charcoal works. Thank you for letting us know.

[erettaperry]

I was riding my bike this morning and was stung on my right breast! I quickly turned around and applied a cold pack. I hope I am going to be ok

[niilochonwu]

Don't baking soda + vinegar= a volcanic experiment for kids? Or do you wait for the reaction to subside & then apply it?

[jennifermillward]

fantastic...and please add castor oil to bites and stings...draws out the poison!!! thus relieving. I have been grateful for this; when nothing else at hand .

[carolbenson]

Such great information. Really helped. Going to subscribe to your channel for sure👍

[emmagibby]

I shock the sting area as soon as possible with electricity from a low amp charging plug. It denatures the protein in the poison. Works really well.

[christaylor]

Okay. You suggest mixing baking sofa (alkali) with apple vinegar (acid). Won't these two just react to make a neutral fizzsludge - therefore have 0 affect.

[everythinghasbeauty]

Is it better to take probiotics or activated charcoal for a whole day/everyday bloating?
I've been eating clean for the last weeks to cure my bloating but still I have no result :(

[WackSmackAttack]

Getting stung is not fun for anyone you can't outrun a bee
Bees are good but hurt so always be on alert

[jeshill.goodexplanation]

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