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No..that's an old wifes tale. Try some insect bite creams from the RX drug store.
AnswerNever heard of that. I have heard of making a paste of tenderizer and a small amount of water to put on a sting. Also baking soda paste.
Absolutely! It is not a wife's tale at all. When I was young and we were working out in the woods and got stung, the first thing we did is pee on it. I think it is the amonia in the urine. These other guys that answered are city people. It is country people that know about this home remedy.
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Ive done remove stinger use urine procedure all my life and the difference is astonshing in both pain and swelling. HOWEVER it may have just been that for me, placebos do wonders for my pain tolerance. Id still say try it, worse case scenario you learn placebos dont work for you that much.
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How does toothpaste cure bee and wasp stings?
Toothpaste reduces the pain and swelling of a bee sting (because toothpaste is a base and the bee sting is acidic) Toothpaste doesn't help wasp stings because wasp stings and toothpaste are alkali. (However vinegar works well on wasp stings because vinegar is acidic)
What happens if a bee attacks a rabbit?
If a bee stings a rabbit, the rabbit will experience pain and swelling in the area of the sting but will usually survive.
Can a person who is allergic to bee stings eat honey?
Yes! Actually, you can even put honey on a bee sting to reduce the pain.
How does one alleviate the pain of a bee sting?
Bee stings can be very painful. This pain can be alleviated by placing an ice pack on the site of the sting. Tylenol can also be taken to reduce pain over time.
Do bee stings leave scars?
Bee stings do not usually leave scars.
When a bee stings you does it get very itchy?
Yes, bee stings often swell and then itch.
What happens if a bee stings?
The bee dies
How does copper remove bee stings?
it is a special chemical inside the copper that removes bee stings
What is special about a bee?
A Bee stings and taste its nectar
Why are bee stings acidic?
The acid in a bee sting is formic acid, also known as methanoic acid. However, it is not really the acid that causes the pain. The most active ingredients in bee venom is melittin and apamin, both of which cause pain and swelling.
Are wasp stings acids or alkalis?
A wasp sting is an alkali, hence the fact you put vinegar (acid) onto it to stop it hurting. Bee stings however are acidic.
What is the unit to calculate the pain of human being?
Pain is subjective because different people experience it at different levels eg. bee keepers become acustomed to bee stings. For this reason pain is a qualitative factor and cannot be numerated with units and used in calculations.
