>Jo Anne Kelch asks:
>"What's the recommended initial treatment for multiple bee stings?"
>
>Say ouch (or other appropriate expletive.)
>
>I think the most important thing is to scrape the stinger out with your hive
>tool or fingernail. This minimizes the injected venom. After that, I use
>baking soda paste.
>
>Other ideas?
>Gerry Visel
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I have found that an effective treatment after removal of the stinger is:
to make a water slurry with Adolph's 100% Natural Tenderizer and to rub the
slurry over the stung area for a few minutes. This will greatly reduced
the localized discomfort. Adolph's contains papain which I believe to be
the active ingredient.
Regards, Jim King