Homeopathy for Insect Stings

Homeopathy for Insect Stings

No matter what you do to prevent being stung it seems you can never be 100% sting free over a summer season. Some people aren’t as prone to getting stung as others and some people have a minor reaction to a sting and are fine in a few hours whereas others can get a really nasty inflammatory acute reaction.

If you happen to be in the less fortunate category, it would be a good idea to have some homeopathic remedies on hand to use straight away.

Ledum palustre (Marsh Tea)

Ledum is used first and foremost as a first-aid remedy to prevent infection.

This helps relieve swelling and itching of mosquito bites, especially when taken during times of exposure (dawn and dusk).

Other indications for Ledum are if the stings are COLD TO TOUCH even if they are not cold subjectively to you.

Useful remedies for Bee and wasp stings

If you have been reading much of this website you will know that homeopathy works on the principle of similar cures similar. So although this seems contradictory, it works! You can use Vespa which is made from a hornets sting to treat stings from hornets, wasps and spider bites with the following symptoms : Burning of the part, then swelling red, with burning pain.

And for a bee sting, use Apis which is made from a bee sting. It helps the symptoms of swelling, itching, burning skin with a bag-like, puffy swelling. The person is very sensitive to touch and not at all thirsty.

Urtica urens - Nettles

Urtica urens works when there are reddish blotches that burn and itch intensely (like a nettle sting) after insect bites. It is also a useful remedy for hives that sting and itch. ITCHING BLOTCHES. URTICARIA, burning heat, with formication; violent itching.

Histaminum

This remedy relieves symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives or reactions to insect bites. It is the Homeopathic antihistamine.

Staphysagria - Delphinium

Staphysagria is indicated when the person is angry due to being stung. They become worse from the least touch on the affected parts and from loss of fluids so keep them drinking plenty and.

They feel better after breakfast, for warmth and rest at night.

You can use these homeopathic remedies for any stings as long as the symptoms fit. Sometimes treating a sting can become more complicated as insects also carry bacteria and can lead to a skin infection. In the case of very sensitive individuals a sting can cause a life threatening allergic reaction.

In the case of a complication always seek medical help immediately. Homeopathy is not a substitute for appropriate medical attention.