He will recover OK.
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formic acid
The alkaline properties of it neutralize the acid which is what causes the pain from nettle stings
You squeeze some liquid out of the stinging nettle and just rub it on to where it stings
Dock leaves contain an alkaline sap that can help to neutralize the acid in stinging nettles. When rubbed on the skin after a nettle sting, dock leaves can provide relief by reducing the irritation and itching.
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.
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. :)
Dock leaves sooth nettle stings because dock leaves don't like nettles very mych!
Bee stings can be neutralized with bicarbonate of soda. You can make a paste with baking soda and water and apply it to the affected area to help alleviate the pain and reduce swelling.
Nettle stings typically last from a few minutes to several hours, depending on individual sensitivity and the severity of the sting. The initial sharp pain and irritation usually subside within 30 minutes to an hour, while residual redness and itching may persist for a longer period. Applying cold compresses or antihistamines can help alleviate symptoms more quickly.
It stings.
If you have been stung by nettles, rub a dock leaf around the site of inflammation. For a description and illustration of a dock plant, see this accompanying Wikipedia link.