[NatureNS] Taking the sting out of the sting

Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 19:13:33 -0300
From: Ken MacAulay <kenmacaulay@eastlink.ca>
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Growing up in Scotland, as kids we would use the leaves of the dock(en)
plant to rub on nettle stings. We also put vinegar on bee/wasp stings.  I
presume the acid somehow counteracted the venom.  We used to chew plantain
leaves for refreshment - candies were still rationed till the early fifties!
Ken MacAulay
Port Mouton, NS


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