Natural First Aid for Spider Bites

Natural first aid for spider bites should be used in cases of emergency or for non-venomous spider bites that are painful and/or itchy. Seek professional medical attention if the victim has difficulty breathing, goes into shock, experiences nausea and/or vomiting or if the victim is a small child.

Natural First Aid for Spider Bites - Wash the Bite

While you are waiting for medical attention, the first thing you should do to administer natural fist aid for spider bites is to wash the bite. Hot, soapy water should be used to thoroughly cleanse the skin where the bite was made. A natural, mild or unscented soap is the best thing to use to clean spider bites.

Natural First Aid for Spider Bites - Keep it Low

It's very important that when you have a spider bite, you keep the bitten area lower than the heart. This is a crucial part of natural first aid for spider bites as it will slow down assimilation of the venom. Applying ice to the spider bite will also help with this. Remember, keep it lower than the heart and apply an ice cube, if possible.

Natural First Aid for Spider Bites - Neutralize the Venom

Another important step of natural first aid for spider bites is to neutralize the venom. There are several ways this can be done naturally. You can apply three to five drops of lavender essential oil topically to the actual bite. The essential oil will help neutralize the venom and speed healing of the tissue.

Another natural first aid application to neutralize the venom of spider bites is apple cider vinegar. Apply it directly to the bitten area to neutralize venom and help the tissues heal more quickly.

The next natural first aid application for spider bites is garlic. Mash a whole garlic clove and apply it directly to the spider bite. Do not leave the garlic on the skin for longer than ten minutes or you risk causing skin irritation.

The final suggestion for natural first aid to neutralize the venom of spider bites is St. John's wort and vitamin e oil. Apply a coating of St. John's wort oil and vitamin e oil if it is available to neutralize venom and speed the tissue healing.

Natural First Aid for Spider Bites - When to See a Doctor

The natural first aid remedies and suggestions above will be sufficient for non-venomous spider bites. However, you should immediately seek medical help if the spider is venomous or any adverse side effects are experienced, even after natural first aid is given