Insect bites produce swelling, irritation and in some occasions an infection or poisoning as in the case of those of scorpions, tarantulas etc.
Suggested Treatment :
When it is a minor bite such as from an ant, a mosquito, a bee or a wasp, the best remedy is to :
1) Squeeze the area a little in order to get out as much as possible of the substance injected by the insect.
2) Apply a little bit of ice to reduce inflammation.
3) Soak a cotton ball in Aloe Vera activator extract, or a mixture of this product with aloe vera gelatin. Or apply the first aid mixture as this will have a triple effect, reducing inflammation, disinfecting and healing. If you don’t have any of these products on hand, you can use propolis cream or a lip ointment of aloe vera and jojoba.
4) Since the poison produces allergic reactions it is recommended to drink aloe vera juice and a lot of water.
5) Apply a clay or mud pack on the bite. Better yet if you have a facial mask with kaolin, it will absorb poison while drying.
Snake Bite
In case of a snake bite , check to see if it left two fang punctures or several teeth marks. If there are two punctures, the snake is poisonous and you should do the following :
1) Remain motionless, quiet, and do not move the bitten part. Don’t walk.
2) Tie a tourniquet or apply pressure(not too hard) above the bitten part. Loosen it a little every 15 minutes.
3) Sterilize a sharp blade or knife with fire.
4) Make a cut ½” in length and ¼ ” in depth on each bite.
5) Suck the bitten part strongly and spit out the poison. Do this for around 15 minutes.
6) A half an hour after the bite was received don’t suck any more.
Caution :
Immediately find a doctor who can inject an anti venom serum .
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