On 19 Jul 98, K7LXC@aol.com <K7LXC@aol.com> wrote:
> For wasp stings, Adolph's Meat Tenderizer is like magic. Put it on and
> within seconds, the pain is disappearing. Something to do with amino acids.
>
Actually, it's the enzyme papain (from the papaya) which breaks down
the protein in the venom. Got to use it on my 6 year old last week,
and worked like a charm. The next morning you couldn't even see
where the sting was and no pain whatsoever. She also liked the taste
of the stuff, as we had the seasoned variety :.) 73
(Dr.) Barry
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