Bee Sting Remedy

Today I feel like I was finally christened into the bee keeping world. I received my first bee sting and not just since getting our own hives, but EVER! Crazy right 33 years and never a bee sting, but today while inspecting one of our hives I had a psychopathic attack bee come at me and get me right through my hood! Not on my legs mind you (I was stupidly wearing shorts as it was an impromptu inspection and I was just suppose to be taking pictures in the background while my husband did the inspection) but on my face through my supposedly protective hood. So I handled it like any normal, calm, rational person would. I started flailing around, running, hollering out cuss words, and then proceeded to swat at it with the phone that was in my hand and all but give myself a bloody nose in the process. Yeah, not one of my finer moments. When I finally made it back to the house and lost the pyscho bee I went inside to make sure there was no stinger still in and then figure out how to get rid of the stinging pain and redness that was already in full force. HELLO essential oils!!!! They really are your friend. I don't sell essential oils so no worries of any sales pitches from me, but I do use them for EVERYTHING and think they are amazing. Seriously if you are on the edge take the leap you won't regret it. Just look for a reputable brand with good reviews. (here is a little hint I get ALL of mine off amazon and they work fabulously and are super affordable.) So back to the reason for my post. I came up with an awesome and quick paste you can apply to the sting that eliminated redness, swelling, and pain almost instantly. I also made up a quick roller ball for future applications and stings (let's hope we won't need that anytime soon)! Bee Sting Paste: - 1 tsp baking soda

- 1-2 drops lavender EO

- 1-2 drops chamomile EO

- 1-2 drops tea tree EO

- 1-2 drops eucalyptus EO - a couple drops of water so it forms a paste 1) Apply to sting area (make sure stinger is properly taken out first) reapply throughout the day to keep redness and pain away. 2) If you need to remove a stinger use the sharp edge of something (knife, credit card, etc..) to scrap it out of the hole. DO NOT use tweezers or anything else to pinch it as you will release more venom into the wound. The little pouch on the end is a venom sack and by squeezing it you are injected more into your body which as you can imagine is a bad thing. Bee Sting Roller Ball: - 1 10 mL roller ball

- 5 drops lavender EO

- 5 drops chamomile EO

- 5 drops tea tree EO

- 5 drops eucalyptus EO

- fill remaining vial with carrier oil (olive oil, coconut oil, or even vegetable oil will work) 1) Roll onto bee sting site as needed to eliminate redness, swelling, and pain. NOTE: I am sure you all know many people are allergic to bee stings so if you are having any signs of a severe allergic reaction to include: difficulty breathing, skin reactions (including hives, itching, flushed or pale skin), swelling of the throat and tongue, a weak rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, dizziness or fainting, and or loss of consciousness you need seek medical attention right away!!!

Happy Beekeeping!

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