How to Treat an Insect Sting with Tobacco

Due to the highly basic composition of tobacco, it tends to neutralize the acidic nature of a bee or other insect sting. In addition, reduces the swelling associated with this swelling. This old herbal remedy will definitely shake up your first aid kit.

Things You'll Need

• Small amount of tobacco
• Adhesive bandage
• Water

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Instructions

• 1

  Unroll a cigarette, or acquire a small amount of pouch chewing tobacco.

• 2

  Use a small amount of water to wet the tobacco. Mash it in between fingers until the juices start to come out.

• 3

  Apply a small lump of tobacco to the sting area. Compress it onto the sting.

• 4

  Apply an adhesive bandage over the tobacco in order to hold it into place.

• 5

  Allow the tobacco and bandage to remain on the sting until the pain has disappeared. Depending on the type of sting, this usually takes from 5 to 10 minutes.