Remedies for Bites and Stings

Planning on camping or spending a lot of time outdoors? These remedies are helpful combatants against bites and stings, and all are available in our Traveller's Remedy Kit.

An insect bite or sting usually causes mild painful swelling with redness and itching at the site of the sting. However, some people may be allergic to these stings, or they may have been stung by a poisonous insect. If in doubt, medical assessment should be sought immediately. Animal, snake and human bites are dangerous because of the risk of infection, poison, and bleeding and require immediate medical attention.

LEDUM

This is the most popular remedy for poison oak and for bites and stings of any kind. The sting or bite may be accompanied by swelling around the area, a bluish tinge to the skin, a cold, numb feeling, and an ache. The affected part feels cold but the person doesn't want to cover the part or apply warmth but rather feels better when applying cold.

ACONITUM NAPELLUS

A good initial remedy if the person is extremely fearful and panicky after being bitten or stung. This remedy should be used immediately, and can be followed by another bite or sting remedy such as Ledum.

APIS

Burning and stinging pain with rapid, pink or red, puffy swelling of the affected part. The affected skin may feel hot, sensitive, tender, and sore. The person feels better when applying cold to the area and feels worse with heat. There may also be itching, especially at night. This remedy is especially useful for jellyfish stings.

BELLADONNA

After a bite or sting, if the affected area is scarlet red, swelling rapidly, and feels intensely hot, Belladonna may be indicated. The color of the skin may alternate between red and pale. The person may have headache and dizziness.

CANTHARIS

The affected part is very red, intensely burning, and painful after a bite. Watery blisters may develop on the affected part.

URTICA URENS

When red, itchy blotches appear on the skin, this remedy is often used. The blotches look like hives and may sting.

All these remedies are in the Traveller's Remedy Kit, available to purchase HERE.

Posted on March 23, 2008 01:56 AM

Written by Linda Lloyd, MLCHom, DipHEAR, FARH
Contact Linda on 01494 416376 or email Linda@HomeopathyResource.com. You can sign up for her free newsletter and download some useful free articles from her website at www.HomeopathyResource.com.

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