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Vinegar is an acid but less strong than that of a nettle so it brings the ph closer to neutral. However using something that is alkaline works better as it brings the nettle acid even closer to neutral.
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∙ 13y agoNone. The main components of nettle sting are formic acid and histamine, so it is already acidic.
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Is a nettle sting an acid or a alkali?
a nettle sting is acid but a doc leaf is alkali which is why it neutralises it
Is dock leaves sting acid or alkali?
Dock leaves are alkaline - they neutralise the formic acid in nettle stings
What alkali can neutralise a nettle sting?
doc leaves, baking soda.
Is a stinging nettle sting acid?
Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, but that is not the only active ingredient. Nettle sting also contains seratonin and histamine. There are also traces of oxalic acid and tartaric acid.
How do you neutralise a wasps sting?
by adding acid (vinegar works)
What pH will neutralise wasp sting?
Acid - you add lemon juice to it.
Why can you use ammonia to treat a bee sting?
Ammonia is basic and the idea is that it will neutralise the formic acid in the sting
How do you cure of a pH bee sting?
You place an acid onto the wound to neutralise the alkaline bee sting.
Why do you rub baking soda on a nettle sting?
The alkaline properties of it neutralize the acid which is what causes the pain from nettle stings
Which of the bites and stings could be neutralizd with bicarbonate of soda?
Acid Nettle Sting
Why are dot leaves used on nettle stings?
A stinging nettle is full of Acid and the sting from the nettle is the Acid in or on your skin. A "Dock" leaf as its called has Alkaline inside so as Science dictates Alkaline neutralises acid. Hope this answers your question for you.
If a wasp landed on a nettle will the wasp sting the nettle or the nettle sting the wasp?
Probably neither. The stinging hairs on the nettle would not be strong enough to penetrate the wasp's exoskeleton, and the wasp would have no reason to sting the nettle.
