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What I Did For A Wasp Sting


Author: Debra B.
Date: 07-13-2007
Views: 6,955
Word Count: 257
Questions Received: 0
Testimonial ID: 2280-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 4

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The other day I was going outside to my cousin's backyard through the sliding glass door. I stepped out and this wasp (at the time I didn't know what it was) swooped down and stung me under my eye. I was swinging at it trying to get it away from my face.

As I walked to what I needed to do, my eye started to water and the swelling started. On my way back in I looked above the door and saw a wasps nest that was 3" by 2". Then I knew I was stung by a wasp. I went to the mirror and my eye still watering and below it was swelling.

I went to my van and got my essential oils reference book and looked up about stings. Since I only had a first aid kit with the oils in it with me I looked what I had. Between the two books it said I could use Lavender oil for the sting pain and the Purification oil blend for the swelling or to draw out the poison.

After taking the stinger out, I put 1 drop of Lavender on and instantly felt it starting to work, the pain subsiding. Then I followed that with 1 drop of Purification oil.

Within ½ hour there was no more swelling, and a red dot smaller than the size of a pin head where I had been stung. I only used a drop for each oil and was fine.

With these kind of results who could go wrong using essential oils!


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Supporting Scientific Studies
1.Associated topics: swelling-/-swollen-/-puffy — "[W]e studied the anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects of C. citratus [Lemongrass] and E. citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus] essential oils on formol-induced edema and acetic acid induced abdominal cramps in Wistar rats.... In vivo analysis and histological assay showed that the two essential oils displayed significant dose-dependent edema [swelling] inhibition effect over time. They displayed strong analgesic [pain-relieving] and antipyretic [fever-reducing] properties similar to that induced by 50 mg/kg of acetylsalicylate of lysine.... This work demonstrates the anti-inflammatory property of Cymbopogon citratus [Lemongrass] and Eucalyptus citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus], suggesting their potential role as adjuvant therapeutic alternatives in dealing with inflammatory-related diseases."Link
2.Associated topics: bugs-/-insects,bite-/-sting — "Thujaplicin, a minor component of Aomori Hiba [Hinoki], showed rather strong antifungal activity against seven kinds of plant-pathogenic fungi.... Thujaplicin and hinokitiol (the major component of Aomori Hiba [Hinoki]) also showed clear antibacterial activity against Legionella pneumophila SG 1 and L. pneumophila SG 3 [Legionnaires disease, pneumonia].... This compound showed strong insecticidal activity against Reticulitermes speratus [termites], and it also had clear acaricidal [ticks, mites] activity against Dermatophagoides farinae [house dust mites].... [T]he strong cytotoxic effect of Thujaplicin on murine P388 lymphocytic leukemia cell line [CLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia] should be emphasized...."Link
3.Associated topics: bite-/-sting — "Topical 5% tea tree oil is an effective treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris.... Tea tree oil has broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. These properties have formed the basis of its use in the treatment of a range of superficial dermatoses such as cuts, insect bites, boils, and dermatophytosis [ringworm]."Link
4.Associated topics: eyes — "Researchers report that carnosic acid, a component of the herb[s] rosemary [and sage], promotes eye health. The team found that carnosic acid protects retinas from degeneration and toxicity.... Their findings suggest that carnosic acid may have clinical applications for the outer retina, including age-related macular degeneration."Link

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