Using Ammonia To Treat Stings

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Posted by @flaflwrgrl on
When you get stung by a bee, hornet, wasp, yellow jacket, or stinging caterpillar, you can relieve the pain almost instantly and greatly lessen the effects of swelling by pouring ammonia on the sting. The ammonia breaks down the protein in the poison. You can pour ammonia into small containers, such as plastic lemon squeezers, and keep them handy in your gardening areas so that you can get to them quickly. The sooner you use the ammonia, the less pain, heat, and swelling you will experience.

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Great tip! by plantladylin Jun 18, 2014 1:42 PM 22
I use Amonia also by JudithParker Sep 14, 2013 12:32 PM 1
Photo is a Fly by Gerris2 Sep 12, 2013 8:03 PM 2

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