Not smeared with toothpaste, this is a trick so that your hands don't swell after being bitten by a wasp

YouTube/WandaPanda

Wasp stings can cause pain, swelling, redness, and even allergic reactions in some people.

Brilio.net - Wasps or bees have painful stings. This insect has a sting that can be used to paralyze prey or protect its nest from threats. However, wasp stings can cause pain, swelling, redness, and even allergic reactions in some people.

One part of the body that is often stung by bees is the hand. Swollen hands after a wasp sting are the body's natural response to the incoming poison. Basically, wasp stings contain substances such as histamine and serotonin which can cause an inflammatory reaction in the affected area. After being stung by a Tawong, you can feel pain, redness and heat.

Apart from wasps, bees are also insects that sting and make your hands swollen. To treat it, some people usually compress their hands with cold water. However, there are also those who choose to apply toothpaste to the part of their hand affected by a wasp or bee sting.

Unfortunately, in some cases, toothpaste is not really effective in relieving pain and actually makes the hands remain swollen. As a result, many people look for other ways. One of them is YouTube user WandaPanda. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he actually used kitchen ingredients to treat hands that were stung by wasps.

Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube WandaPanda on Tuesday (7/5), the kitchen ingredient used is salt. Salt is a natural ingredient that can help treat hands after a wasp sting because it has several properties that can reduce inflammatory reactions and reduce pain. Not only that, salt also keeps hands from swelling after being stung by a wasp.

photo: YouTube/WandaPanda

To use it, just prepare a little water in a small bowl or basin. Then pour 1 tablespoon of salt into it. If so, stir the salt until it is completely dissolved.

Next, soak the hand affected by the wasp sting in salt water. While soaking, gently massage the hand affected by the wasp sting. This will cause the scattered wasp poison to gather in one spot and come out easily.

"This functions as a toxicity or detoxification agent by removing toxins from insects," explained YouTube WandaPanda.

photo: YouTube/WandaPanda

Basically, salt can relieve wasp or bee stings because of its anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. In addition, salt is able to absorb moisture in areas affected by wasp stings. Well, reduced humidity can help reduce swelling and pain.

photo: YouTube/WandaPanda

So, if the wasp sting is in a part that is difficult to soak in salt water, for example on the cheek or another area of the face. You can still compress it with salt water so that the sting doesn't spread and cause swelling. However, if you still feel pain (even though it is no longer swollen), you should treat it with medication such as paracetamol or you can also consult a doctor for further treatment.

Viewed more than 32 thousand times, the upload shared by the WandaPanda YouTube account immediately caught the attention of netizens. Looking at the comments column, there are many other YouTube users who expressed their gratitude for getting useful new information. On the other hand, there are also those who provide other suggestions for dealing with swollen hands after being bitten by a wasp.

"Thanks bro, it's a solution," said YouTube @PhalayArdiansyah-bu4fx.

"Thanks for the info, bro," said YouTube @AgusSusanto-mo8jy.

"Yesterday I gave you hot cream, bro. One day it was still swollen. But now it's reduced a bit but it's so itchy," said YouTube @lupus88.

Salt is not only a kitchen spice, but also has several health benefits. Here are some of the benefits of salt for health.

1. Balancing electrolytes.

Salt helps maintain electrolyte balance in the body, which is important for muscle function, nerves and body fluid balance.

2. Regulate blood pressure.

Consuming moderate amounts of salt can help regulate blood pressure, which is important for heart and blood vessel health.

3. Reduce fatigue.

Salt helps reduce fatigue by maintaining fluid balance in the body, which supports optimal muscle function.

4. Improves digestion.

Salt can help increase stomach acid production, which is important for efficient food digestion.

5. Prevent muscle cramps.

Salt helps prevent muscle cramps by maintaining electrolyte and fluid balance in the body.

6. Maintain bone health.

Salt contains important minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium which support bone health.

7. Reduces the risk of hyponatremia.

Consuming enough salt can reduce the risk of hyponatremia, which is a condition when sodium levels in the body are too low.

8. Increases hydration.

Salt helps increase water absorption by the body, which is important for maintaining optimal hydration.

9. Improves the taste of eating.

Salt can improve the taste of eating food, which can help increase nutrient intake.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.