Wasp sting and onion

11.12.2011 1 minute read From Editorial team

It is painful when you are stung by a Wasp, but with this tip, the pain is reduced immediately and the sting heals much faster:

Relieve a wasp sting with an onion

If you are stung by a wasp, immediately place a freshly cut onion on the area; this reduces the pain or itching and prevents the swelling from becoming too large.

I was quite surprised and also glad that the sting was no longer as painful thanks to this trick! I have tried this tip several times and am thrilled by what a cut onion can do.

Read also: Home remedies for bee venom

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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