How to Naturally Treat a Hornet Sting

Hornet stings are very, very painful. As soon as you are stung by a Hornet a red welt will develop and the throbbing pain will begin. Before trying to treat a Hornet sting be sure you are safely away from the Hornet and nest. A Hornet will sting many times and if you kill a Hornet their Hornet friends back at the nest will come after you too. When a Hornet is killed it releases a scent and other Hornets will come to investigate. If you are allergic to Hornet stings seek emergency medical attention.

Instructions

• 1

  Remove the stinger if there is one. Use a dull edge to scrape the stinger out, never squeeze a stinger site just in case the stinger is still in place you will release more Hornet venom.

• 2

  Place a slice of raw, chilled onion on the site of the sting. The onion will help to reduce swelling and relieve pain.

• 3

  Mix baking soda and pineapple juice to make a paste. Apply the paste to the sting to ease the pain.

• 4

  Apply wet tobacco to the sting. Tobacco from cigars, cigarettes or chaw can be used. Do not use menthol, it will burn. Apply the wet tobacco for 10 to 15 minutes to relieve pain.

• 5

  Use medicinal grade charcoal. Make a paste of the charcoal and water. Apply to the sting. Medicinal grade charcoal can be purchased at health food stores and pharmacies.

• 6

  Apply mashed celery to the sting. It will help to relieve the pain from a Hornet sting.