What to do if you are stung by a bee

Bees are the hard-working little porters of flowers. They are good for flowers, but it is not a good thing if people are "snatched honey" by bees. Anyone who has been stung by a bee should know that it is not a pleasant feeling. It is red, swollen and painful, and sometimes it itches, and it hurts when you scratch it. If the situation is mild, it is okay, but if it is serious, it will take a long time to heal. Lucky people may recover in a few days, but unlucky people may even lose their lives because of this tiny bit of venom. Here is what to do if you are stung by a bee.

First of all, take precautions and stay away from grass and bushes, as these are often the homes of bees. If you find a beehive, you should avoid it and never try to get too close to it. It is best to wear light-colored, smooth clothing, as bees' visual systems are very sensitive to the movement of dark objects against a light background. If someone accidentally provokes a swarm of bees and is attacked, the only way is to protect one's head and neck with clothing, run away in the opposite direction or lie down on the spot. Never try to fight back, as this will only lead to more attacks.

If you are stung by a bee, take some alkali powder (edible alkali will do), wet it and apply it to the sting. This method is simple but very effective. If you are stung by a bee in the wild, if you don't have alkali, you can find a shrub called "Jing" (there are many such plants in the wild), crush its leaves (if you don't have tools, you can use stones) and apply it to the sting. However, if it is too serious, such as being stung by a large group of bees, you should go to the hospital.

You can use a needle or tweezers to pick out the bee sting, but do not squeeze it to prevent the remaining toxin from entering the body. Then apply ammonia, soda water or even urine to the stung area to neutralize the poison. You can soak a towel in cold water and apply it to the injured area to relieve swelling and pain. Finally, head straight to the hospital!

How to deal with a bee sting

1. Immediately find the bee sting at the stung site and remove it, then use cupping to suck out the venom and reduce the absorption of toxins.

2. Wash the area with 3% ammonia solution, 5% sodium bicarbonate solution or soapy water. For wasp stings, there is no need to apply medicine but just apply acetic acid or vinegar locally.

3. You can apply Nantong snake medicine around the wound or choose one of the following herbs to mash and apply externally, such as Viola yedoensis, Lobelia, Polygonum multiflorum, Taraxacum officinale, etc.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you are stung by a bee. In fact, bees are not that scary. If you handle it properly, you will be fine soon. If you don’t want to suffer, try not to go out to places with a lot of flowers and plants during the bee breeding season. Don’t wear bright clothes or bright jewelry, and don’t apply very fragrant cosmetics, otherwise it will attract many bees to "kiss" you. Everyone should pay attention.