Topical tobacco paste explained

Topical tobacco paste is a home remedy sometimes recommended as a treatment for wasp, hornet, fire ant, scorpion or bee stings,^[1] though there is no scientific evidence that this home remedy works to relieve pain.^[2] For about 2 percent of people, allergic reactions can be life-threatening and require emergency treatment.

Notes and References

1. Elmer W. . Gray . Beverly . Sparks . 30 March 2009 . Stinging and biting pests of people . 10724/12166 . free .
2. Web site: Glaser . David . Are wasp and bee stings alkali or acid and does neutralising their ph them give sting relief? . www.insectstings.co.uk . 2007-05-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070626073259/http://www.insectstings.co.uk/sting-acid-or-alkali.shtml . 2007-06-26 .