What Should I Do If I Get Stung by a Bee?

After being stung by a bee, promptly remove the stinger and then apply ice, clean with soap water, and apply garlic juice to reduce swelling. When stung by a honeybee, immediately remove the venom-laden stinger left in the skin, wash the area with clean water or soap water, and finally disinfect it with iodophor. If symptoms are severe, such as intense pain, dizziness, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention promptly.

1. Apply Ice to the Wound

In addition to venom, the wound may also swell. Applying ice can promote vasoconstriction, thereby inhibiting the spread of toxins and reducing swelling and pain.

2. Clean the Wound with Soap Water

Soap water is alkaline and can be used to clean the wound, with disinfectant and pain-relieving effects.

3. Apply Garlic Juice

Crush garlic and apply some of its juice to the area stung by a hornet. This is also done to better reduce swelling, relieve pain, and alleviate symptoms.

4. Apply Ginger Juice

After crushing ginger, extract its juice and apply it to the wound. It can also effectively reduce swelling and pain, with good therapeutic effects.

5. Apply Chrysanthemum Leaf

Crush chrysanthemum leaves and apply them evenly to the wound. Chrysanthemum has the effect of reducing swelling and disinfecting, which can effectively alleviate pain and swelling.

6. Snake Medicine Tablets

After dissolving snake medicine tablets, gently wipe the wound. They have good effects on reducing swelling, relieving pain, and detoxifying, and can be applied three times a day.

7. Old Cucumber Juice

The juice of old cucumbers also has good detoxifying effects. After being stung by a hornet, patients can crush old cucumbers and apply their juice to the wound for good results.