i got my first bee sting a few hours ago. i had NO idea it would hurt so bad. i remembered i had heard about using plantain (Platago major)... pick a leaf, chew it up to release it's juices, and apply it to the sting. almost immediately, the pain subsided - the stinging stopped - the swelling went down. you can keep it in place with a band-aid. i kept mine on for about half hour.
plantain is known to have amazing drawing power. it pulls out poison and draws out infection. it can also be used for cuts or scapes since it has a lot of value in calming skin conditions.
maybe you have seen it growing around your yard or neighborhood... most people think of it as a 'weed' - but it is not. i am happy to have this 'weed' growing in my yard.
that's so cool! but how did you just get your FIRST bee sting?
ReplyDeletei was gardening... and i stepped on the little sucker. i don't know how i never got a bee sting before... but so glad i never had, and hope it doesn't happen again soon !
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