Poultice
Plantain Bee Sting Poultice
5 min easy for all (baby)
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Ingredients
- A handful of fresh plantain leaves (Plantago major)
- 1 drop chamomile or lavender essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1Remove the stinger first by scraping it out sideways.
- 2Crush or chew the fresh plantain leaves into a green pulp.
- 3Press the poultice onto the sting and hold 15 minutes.
- 4Refresh with new leaves until the sting settles.
Safety
Educational only. Not medical advice. Patch test and consult a professional if pregnant, nursing, or on medication.