gazpachodragon Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 i've just managed to sting myself not only all over the hand and arm, but also on my lip. what can i put on it to get the swelling down? i have an interview tomorrow and i don't want to turn up with a trout pout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Docken leaves (not sure if spelling right). Have been using them since early childhood and they work a treat - just rub them hard over the sting (preferrably as soon as possible after being stung). They tend to grow along side nettles so should be able to find some nearby where you were stung - vaguely maple leaf shaped, green, with a slight white furryness (especially on the underside). - If anyone comes along and says these are not Docken leaves then I will stand corrected on the name, but will stand my the fact they work as have been using them for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Sorry, meant to add - good luck with the interview! If the swelling has not gone down you could always try a balaclava!!!!! (not sure you would get the job though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpachodragon Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 thanks for the reply. i shall go out in the garden and look for some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I think you mean Dock Leaves........ The big leaf in the middle. The plants can grow quite tall. Bruise the leaf and then rub on the stings. I hope your lip is fine for tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Wash it straight away. Take an anti histamine tablet (Piriton, Clariton etc) Read the pack instructions, I'm sure they work for stings and you probably don't want anything to make you drowsy for an interview. You can put antihistamine cream on too, not sure about round your mouth though. Hydrocortisone cream takes the itch out too, but needs to be used sparingly and again, not around the mouth. Can you get to a pharmacist to get some real medical advice? Good luck with the interview tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hi Lesley - I did indeed mean Dock leaves but up here in my part of Scotland they are also known as "Docken" leaves (pronounced "doocan") - the photo is of one for sure, but does differ significantly from the description I gave as there is another kind of leave that folks up here also refer to as Docken - they both work the same though thankfully! I am glad the name I used bears some resemblence to the name others know it by as my OH is forever wondering what strange Scottish colloquialisms I come out with and he was brought up only 2 miles away from me! It especially effects things to do with gardening as I learned this from my grampa (grandfather)!!! Oh I love the diversity of language! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpachodragon Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 i couldn't find docken or dock leaves (i know those as burdock, like dandelion and burdock - maybe it's like bread rolls that are called everything from stotties to batches depending where you live!), so i took a piriton tablet and a bottle of wine. result! it isn't too swollen, and it certainly doesn't hurt! thank you everybody! my interview is for a college course rather than a job, but i'm sure if i pout at the interviewer i'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 - burdock leaves are heart shaped and furry! I'm glad it is all sorted now - good luck with the interview SAB - you need to add your location to your profile - then we'd know why you come out with odd words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
