Interesting, Jon. I didn't know they differ like that.

I've only been stung once, under the arm, by a wasp some years ago. My way of coping was to run around dementedly shouting, "Aaaaaaargh!", because it blooming hurt like hell. But I'm quite a tough bird, and the pain went away after a while, with no ill effects. I think some people recommend anti-histamines, but I generally let my own body deal with problems, unless it's something like a scorpion sting or a snake bite!

I believe beestings refers to the first milk after birth (colostrum) and it can be made into a pudding. (Cow's milk, not human of course!)