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The alkaline properties of it neutralize the acid which is what causes the pain from nettle stings
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How much is excessive swelling for a bee sting?
well i know how to fix swelling of a bee sting mix some baking soda with water a little then rub it on the bee sting
Why baking soda changes its colour when you rub beetroot?
Because the red dye from beetroot is released and adsorbed on baking soda.
Why do mechanics rub baking soda and water in there hands if they get battery acid on them?
Baking soda will decrease acidity of battery acid
How do you treat stinging nettles sting?
Stinging NettleA Stinging Nettle is an alkali so you should Use a dock leaf, it grows next to a stinging nettle. Just rub it on the place you got stung. :)
How do you neutralise an ant sting?
Vinegar is generally the best solution. and baking soda mixed in with warm water can ease the pain. :)
Can you clean silver with baking soda?
Yes. Mix the baking soda with water, rub it on the coin with a soft cloth, then rinse the coin and pat it dry.
What can you use instead of silver polish?
Rub with a cloth and baking soda (dry)
What is the best treatment for nettle stings?
Stinging NettleA Stinging Nettle is an alkali so you should Use a dock leaf, it grows next to a stinging nettle. Just rub it on the place you got stung. :)
Does a drone bee sting?
Yes and no. Male bumble bees do not have a stinger. Females on the other hand sting. The sting is very painful and may require treatment to get the stinger out of your skin.There is one treatment that I surely recommend requires baking soda, water, and an ear cleaner.You simply hold ice onto the wound until it becomes less painful, thus the ice only cools the wound. After that you take a small bowl or cup and pour about 1-2 teaspoons, add coldwater. Then take the ear cleaner and mix then dip it into the wet baking soda. Take then baking soda and rub it on the sting with the ear cleaner(Q-tip).
What is good for severe itching?
A bee's sting is acidic, meaning any alkali will neutralise the pain. This doesn't mean rubbing just any alkali on your sting will make the pain stop, it means the acid levels are more balanced and less likely to hurt. There are lots of house-hold alkalis for example barcarbonate of soda (baking soda). Gently rubbing some of this on your skin will neutralise the acidity level. If the affected skin is red and sore to touch or the pain where you have been stung doesn't stop seek medical advice form your local chemist or doctor, immeadialty.
What is a sentence using the word nettle?
If you get stung by a nettle, rub the area with a dock leaf to ease the pain.
How do you make a stinging nettle stop stinging?
You squeeze some liquid out of the stinging nettle and just rub it on to where it stings
