Bitten By An Australian White-Tailed Spider
Author: Jennifer O.
Date: 12-06-2014
Views: 4,322
Word Count: 180
Questions Received: 0
Testimonial ID: 10317-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 2
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I was bitten by a white-tailed spider (AKA white-tail spider or white-tipped spider), and after four days the area appeared to be ulcerating.
I read that Basil essential oil may help to stimulate a natural release of the venom; so I started to apply that, and immediately the area started to weep. I also applied the Thieves essential oil blend around the bite area just as a safeguard against any possible germs that might try spreading.
Additionally I used Lavender essential oil to curb the burning sensation and the terrible itch. I was also ingesting 4 drops of Tangerine essential oil daily, as I had read that it could be good for calming any reaction mounted by my body in response to the spider bite.
In a little over a week, the whole area had completely returned to normal. I had been told by my doctor -- and various other people who had experienced a white-tailed spider bite -- that the resulting ulceration would never be completely resolved and that at the same time every year I would experience pain. We will see!
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: sore-/-ulcer — "In the present study, we have evaluated the gastroprotective activity of turmeric essential oil (TEO) and ginger essential oil (GEO) in rats.... Histopathological examination showed that ethanol-induced lesions such as necrosis, erosion, and hemorrhage of the stomach wall were significantly reduced after oral administration of essential oils.... Results suggest that TEO and GEO could reduce the gastric ulcer in rat stomach as seen from the ulcer index and histopathology of the stomach. Moreover, oxidative stress produced by ethanol was found to be significantly reduced by TEO and GEO." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: itching-(Pruritus) — "[T]ea tree oil seems to be a more effective anti-eczematic agent than zinc oxide and clobetasone butyrate...." | Link |
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