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Home Remedies of Acid Bug/ Bee Sting bite

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Dr. Sucharitra PicassoHomeopathy Doctor • 24 Years Exp.BHMS
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When bugs bite or sting, they deposit irritating saliva or venom into your skin, which can cause itching, pain and swelling. To stop the reaction, you need to neutralize the saliva or venom.

1. One of the components of bee venom is formic acid. To neutralize the acid, apply a paste of alkaline baking soda to the sting. If you’re on vacation and don’t have access to baking soda, try toothpaste instead.

2. Try applying ice to the bite or sting. Anecdotal evidence shows that this simple remedy may be the most effective at providing immediate relief.

3. Lemon juice seems to stop the allergic reaction to bug saliva. Rub a piece of lemon on bug bites to soothe them.

4. Wasp stings are the opposite of bee stings; they contain acetic acid, which leans toward the alkaline side of the pH scale. Dabbing acidic vinegar on the affected area may help neutralize the effects of a wasp sting.
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