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Baking soda is a great way to help neutralise the venom of a bee sting. Create a thick paste out of baking soda and water and apply it to the sting.

For Cuts: Use gentle pressure to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding has not slowed after 30 minutes of pressure, seek additional medical attention.

For Sprained Ligaments: The first step is to avoid putting any weight or using the affected limb.

To treat insect stings using ice take an ice cube, or an ice pack and place it on the wasp sting for around 20 minutes.

For Sprained Ligaments: Use compression at regular intervals throughout the day and elevate the injured limb above your heart to reduce swelling.

To treat a bee sting: Bee stings are traditionally treated with ice or cold compresses to help reduce pain and swelling.

Home remedies for bee stings: Honey may help with wound healing, pain, and itching.

To treat a bee sting this way, make a solution of one-part meat tenderizer and four-parts water. Apply to the sting site for up to 30 minutes.

To treat a bee sting: An enzyme in meat tenderizer called papain is also believed to help break down the protein that causes pain and itching.

Vinegar may also help neutralize bee venom. Soak the sting site in a basin of apple cider vinegar for at least 15 minutes.