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Applying a baking soda paste (baking soda+water) relieves the symptoms of wasp stings. I read that it breaks down the proteins in the venom from bees and wasps but... Has anyone tried it on a tarantula bites?
Not saying its impossible, but how could baking soda break down the venom, if the venom was injected, and the baking soda was applied externally? I always believe the baking soda remedy to be a old wives tale. What people experience is the cool sensation of the baking soda invigorating the skin when first added to a bee sting. Just an opinion though.Applying a baking soda paste (baking soda+water) relieves the symptoms of wasp stings. I read that it breaks down the proteins in the venom from bees and wasps but... Has anyone tried it on a tarantula bites?
It is said that "it works on an alkaline versus acidity principle"... though it may not absorb the venom it does have a soothing effect on wasp stings. Also store bought sting aids contain baking soda. When using the bakng soda paste on stings when I was younger I notice that after the paste dried completely it would develope a wet spot (not blood) where the sting was located.Not saying its impossible, but how could baking soda break down the venom, if the venom was injected, and the baking soda was applied externally? I always believe the baking soda remedy to be a old wives tale. What people experience is the cool sensation of the baking soda invigorating the skin when first added to a bee sting. Just an opinion though.
Interesting, so it causes a drawing of the venom?It is said that "it works on an alkaline versus acidity principle"... though it may not absorb the venom it does have a soothing effect on wasp stings. Also store bought sting aids contain baking soda. When using the bakng soda paste on stings when I was younger I notice that after the paste dried completely it would develope a wet spot (not blood) where the sting was located.