Six Homeopathic Remedies For Insect Stings & Bites

Stings and bites are an inevitable part of summer, so it makes sense to have an idea what to do when it happens.

The sting should be removed as soon as possible. Don’t try to suck the poison out.  After the sting has been removed the site should be cleaned to prevent infection before applying any tinctures or creams such as Hypercal or Calendula.  A homeopathic spray that is very good is Pyrethum which can help sooth the area after a bite or sting.

Homeopathic Remedies for Insect Stings and Bites

To select the most appropriate Homeoapathic remedy try to match the symptoms to the remedies listed below.

Aconite: shock and nervousness. There may be numbness and tingling.

Cantharis: Violent burning and smarting pains overshadow all other symptoms. Blisters may develop. Better for warmth,

Apis: Rapid swelling, looks red and angry, with stinging and burning pain. Worse for warmth, better for cold.

Ledum: Chilly sensation, but better for cold application, worse for warm applications.  Watery swellings which may look red and inflamed.

Urtica Urens: Itchy blotchy skin reactions, looks like nettle rash.

Staphysagria: Large bites which may itch violently with smarting, stinging pains which are worse for cold, better for warmth. Feels irritable and sensitive to touch.

Seek Medical Help Immediately:

• In the event of a severe allergic reaction
• Great Swelling which spreads rapidly
• The lips tongue or joints become swollen
• If the sting is in the mouth or throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Wheezing
• Palpitations of the heart
• A bite or sting becomes unbearable painful or itchy
• The person appears confused or faint

Download Free Homeopathy Remedy Sheet for Stings and Bites

For further information contact:

Eileen Scullion, Registered Homeopath LicISH ISHom with the Irish Society of Homeopathson

Tel: 086-0891037  Email: info@homeopathy-healing.com

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