The best way to reduce any reaction to bee venom is to remove the bee stinger as quickly as possible. Scrape out the stinger with your fingernail or a credit card as pulling on the stinger will only inject more venom. If a bee sting victim has had any allergic reactions to bee stings in the past, consider the possibility of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction and seek medical help.

Baking Soda (bicarbonate of soda) can draw out impurities, calm irritated skin and sooth redness. Make a paste of baking soda and very cold water to treat poison ivy, or baking soda and apple cider vinegar to treat ant bites and bee stings.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) contains allantoin, a compound that stimulates the growth of new tissue and helps heal wounds. Note: Comfrey should not be used by pregnant women.