Poison Ivy

[Guest guest]

you can do an internet search and find a variety of

helpfull hints...baking soda,jewelweed,etc..

Good luck! Tis seems to be one of those hit or miss

things...somethings work for some people and not for

others' Have you tried benadryl and a cortozone

ointment? Maybe a bath with tea tree oil drops in it?

Karly

 

 

 

--- " Susan G. " <zainypagan wrote:

> I am looking thru the files for a forumla for poison

> ivy, I dont see

> anything or recognize one.

> Is there anything herbal than can be done to help a

> child with this?

>

> Thanks

> Susieq

>

>

 

 

 

 

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Try a poultice of 1 part Lobelia and 2 parts Slippery Elm. Shoud work quite nicely.

 

HTH,

 

Don Quai

 

-

Susan G.

herbal remedies

Sunday, May 11, 2003 7:15 PM

[herbal remedies] Poison Ivy

I am looking thru the files for a forumla for poison ivy, I dont see anything or recognize one.Is there anything herbal than can be done to help a child with this?ThanksSusieqFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Kim

make sure it is your own urine on your own poison ivy....

Suzisirona71 <vze4dm6p wrote:

We just had a thread about this. I believe the answers were jewelweed and urine...lol...strange but true.Kim

 

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herbal remedies , Melissa Gingell

<melissa_e_gingell> wrote:

>

> Hi everyone. I usually do not post, as I enjoy reading and learning

from everyone else's knowledge, but I have run into a minor

problem/question. My boyfriend has gotten poison Ivy & I am looking

for some type of natural method of healing or helping it. Also, I

have heard that if you eat new poison ivy leaves at the begining of

spring/summer it will make you immune. I was wondering if anyone had

anymore details on this. Do you chew them & spit them out, or swallow

them, or should I make a tea out of them. I want to be sure about it,

as that could potentially be a painful thing to mess up! Thanks for

all your help.

>

> -Melissa

 

DO NOT EAT THEM or drink them .... <<<<<DO NOT burn the vines lest you

breath the smoke and get poison ivey in your lungs. NOW... eating the

young ones may be valid but i certainly would not want to take the

chance. you might check a yeul gibbons book and see what he says

about it :?>) i have heard that pi can be hell and possibly fatal if

the rash is internal.

 

to heal the rash, i rinse with diluted clorox, rub in baking soda or

corn starch to dry it if seaping fluid, and cover with the jelly side

of aloe vera leaves.

 

just keep doing this until it has cleared up. i like the baking soda

as it helps the itching when rubbed on.

love... granny lee

[Guest guest]

Hi there...Don't know of anything to put on before exposure . I would

certainly beef up your immune system with Total Nutrition , Total Tonic and

Echinacea . After exposure the hebs to use for Poison Ivy are : lobelia ,

sassafras , slippery elm and virginia snake root . I am sure there are

others . In the plant world there are never just a few that have the same

therapeutic properties , there are usually a hundred !

Hope that this helps....Mary O

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mary, I'm hoping to stay away from this terrible plant that

makes me itch! I've already seen it in my fence row and I need to

sparay it for sure! LOL But I will try those herbs!

 

herbal remedies , " Ostrowski " <Odesign1@e...>

wrote:

> Hi there...Don't know of anything to put on before exposure . I

would

> certainly beef up your immune system with Total Nutrition , Total

Tonic and

> Echinacea . After exposure the hebs to use for Poison Ivy are :

lobelia ,

> sassafras , slippery elm and virginia snake root . I am sure there

are

> others . In the plant world there are never just a few that have

the same

> therapeutic properties , there are usually a hundred !

> Hope that this helps....Mary O

[Guest guest]

I'm interested in this as well. I am hyper allergic to it, and we are going camping in August for a week.

 

Johnrunutts2000 <runutts2000 wrote:

Is there anything you can put on before exposure to prevent poison ivy? I'm highly allergic! Also what would you recommend after exposure?

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>> plaese help I've got poison ivy on my

neck & face......I'm going

insane!! any input on a remedy to

clear in up or just to stop all

this dang iching!!!!!

 

I would suggest using Melaleuca Oil (Tea Tree Oil). It will stop the

itching almost immediately. Good luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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i have a great remedy for poison ivy. before i give you the alternative answer

you are seeking, i am going to provide information regarding the source and

compound of the product i recommend.

 

there is a product called Himalayan Salt. it is rock crystals mined from the

himalayan mountains and has the crystaline formulation closest to what our body

needs. when the rocks soak in mineral water (fiji water is best as it comes

from the same area) it produces a " sole " . i take a teaspoon of sole each

morning followed by 8 oz of water. it provides the crystaline formation

necessary for balancing your vibration with the universe.

 

answer to your question. this company also makes a mud like skin mask that is

made with the earth of the mountains and the salt. apply a thin paste to the

affected area and it will stop the itching, and the irritation to the skin

should be gone in less than two days. it will dry, flake and itch for a few

minutes, but this is simply the product pulling the poisons and toxins from your

skin. i did this to my niece and then shared a twin bed with her. i am highly

allergic to poison ivy and never had any problems.

 

happy thoughts of love, peace and light

annie

 

 

 

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Jewelweed works for me.

 

http://www.hbci.com/~wenonah/hydro/jewelwed.htm

 

 

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For poison ivy, you need jewel weed.

 

Susan

 

 

 

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When I used to occasionally get a poison ivy rash (I guess I developed

resistance to it again), I would dampen the rash with water, then

scrub salt on it until it completely satisfied the itch, maybe started

to burn slightly. Left it on, let it dry, and that was pretty much that.

 

Joy

 

, " faithfulfriendpetsit "

<faithfulfriendpetsit wrote:

>

> hi-

> just wondering if anyone has any remedies or tips for getting rid of

> poison ivy as naturally as possible....

> thanks-

> alison

>

[Guest guest]

Urushiol oil is the irritant in Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac. Understanding

that it is an oil, is a key to dealing with it.

 

 

 

First, water is only going to move it around. Washing with regular hand/body

soap provides limited benefit because their chelating agents are too mild.

Instead use dishwashing liquid which is specifically designed to soak up a

lot of oil. Normally dishwashing liquid is not a good hand soap because it

removes too much oil and over-dries your skin.in this case, go for it!

 

 

 

On the surface of your skin, salt is also very effective because again it

binds nicely with oil and will draw it out. Because you're not eating it,

ANY salt will do. There are some really cool pink salts that contain great

mineral compositions. I'm talking about simple chemistry here and you're not

eating the salt, so yes, even Morton's Kosher salt is fine for this kind of

process.

 

 

 

If you're dealing with the rash at this point, the salt scrub can be

soothing and again it soaks up the oil, which is now welling up from your

pores so you get the double benefit using it.

 

 

 

It should be of little surprise that annoying molecules created by nature,

have a balancing counter part in nature as well. Jewel Weed is said to be

helpful for neutralizing Urushiol oil, assuming what you buy contains enough

potency to be effective.

 

 

 

-Dave

 

 

 

_____

 

Dave Saunders, NC, DNEH

Certified Nutritional Educator and Wellness Coach, ANA

Member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education

(AIANE)

 

_____

 

 

On Behalf Of

faithfulfriendpetsit

Sunday, December 03, 2006 7:13 PM

 

poison ivy

 

 

 

hi-

just wondering if anyone has any remedies or tips for getting rid of

poison ivy as naturally as possible....

thanks-

alison

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

There is a plant that grows near the poison ivy on our property and I know my

mother in law told me that plant helps stop the itching. I'll have to find out

what it is called and if it is the flower or the leaves with the anti-itch

properties.

Melody Schafer melored

 

-

jmr1290

Tuesday, December 05, 2006 12:31 AM

Re: poison ivy

 

 

When I used to occasionally get a poison ivy rash (I guess I developed

resistance to it again), I would dampen the rash with water, then

scrub salt on it until it completely satisfied the itch, maybe started

to burn slightly. Left it on, let it dry, and that was pretty much that.

 

Joy

 

, " faithfulfriendpetsit "

<faithfulfriendpetsit wrote:

>

> hi-

> just wondering if anyone has any remedies or tips for getting rid of

> poison ivy as naturally as possible....

> thanks-

> alison

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Rhus toxicodendron (hope I spelled that right!) homeopathic remedy

will work best in the first stages but it's never to late to try it,

even now.

 

Buttermilk is my favorite for itching. Nothing else ever worked for

me and I am highly allergic to poison ivy and have tried a LOT of

different remedies! Reapply as necessary. Can't hurt and benefits

the skin too.

 

Sharon

 

, " maryb " <j1o2yl wrote:

>

> please, if anyone knows a good remedy for healing poison ivy could

you

> please post asap...my 9 year old has a bad case on his face, and i

> don't want to take him to the dr. for a shot...PLEASE

> mary

>

[Guest guest]

Homeopathic Rhus tox 30c, 3 pellets under tongue, morning and night, until you

begin to

see improvement/drying of rash.

Health & Happiness & Restful night to you,

Cathleen Springer

Certified Homeopath & Principal Instructor

HOMEOPATHY TELESEMINAR TRAINING

www.cathleenspringer.com

 

 

 

 

, " LISA " <merekitten wrote:

>

> Help! I am suffering from a poison ivy rash.

> Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away quickly???

> I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of the itch.

>

> Health & Happiness To You,

> ~Leese

>

[Guest guest]

Lisa ! This is pretty serious amatter to be tackled over the internet.Get

immediate hospitalization help and medical attention lest it should lead to

dermalogical complications. The first and foremost precaution is plenty of fruit

juice and wholesome fibrous fruits to get rid of the poison.Secondly external

and internal medication. Please do not lose valuable time over this.Wish you

well soon.

 

 

LISA <merekitten wrote: Help! I

am suffering from a poison ivy rash.

Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away quickly???

I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of the itch.

 

Health & Happiness To You,

~Leese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I would take a hand full of epsom salt and wet it and then rub on my skin. That

will dry it out and stop the itch in a pinch

 

Ria

 

LISA <merekitten wrote:

Help! I am suffering from a poison ivy rash.

Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away quickly???

I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of the itch.

 

Health & Happiness To You,

~Leese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I have it really bad too (mostly on my left arm)!

 

I wound up having to go to the doctor and he gave me a series of steroid

pills (I know, ick), to help my body kick it out.

 

To help with the itch I'm taking an oral allergy medicine. I'm also watching

the rash with warm water and soap every couple hours. Then dabbing it with

witch hazel to help the itch. After that, I've been putting on caldryl and

the clear gel stuff from Benadryl that's incredible!

 

If you find something else that helps, please share!

 

 

On 6/16/07, LISA <merekitten wrote:

>

> Help! I am suffering from a poison ivy rash.

> Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away quickly???

> I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of the itch.

>

> Health & Happiness To You,

> ~Leese

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Calamine Lotion to relieve the itching.Benadryl is

also known to help with reaction. Above all do not

scratch that will make it spread. I have heard that

Chamomile and Lavender have been known to help soothe.

 

Make sure you have washed everything that came in

contact with the poison ivy, i.e. clothing, bedding,

pets, as it will stay on clothing etc and reinfect on

future contact.

 

Jenny Kernan

Quantum Biofeedback Therapist

 

--- vridhachalam subramaniam

<vridhasubbu1935 wrote:

 

> Lisa ! This is pretty serious amatter to be tackled

> over the internet.Get immediate hospitalization help

> and medical attention lest it should lead to

> dermalogical complications. The first and foremost

> precaution is plenty of fruit juice and wholesome

> fibrous fruits to get rid of the poison.Secondly

> external and internal medication. Please do not

> lose valuable time over this.Wish you well soon.

>

>

> LISA <merekitten wrote:

> Help! I am suffering from a

> poison ivy rash.

> Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away

> quickly???

> I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of

> the itch.

>

> Health & Happiness To You,

> ~Leese

>

>

 

> Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading

> messenger. Know how!

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> [Non-text portions of this message have been

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>

[Guest guest]

Here's what I have used for poison ivy with great success!!!!

http://www.zanfel.com/

Last year I got it real bad on my face etc...my eyes swollen shut etc.... went

to doc but what he gave me wasnt doing much either so I bought this stuff and

applied it in the shower and was amazed with the results,almost immediately the

burning itch was gone, within just a couple hours swelling had gone down. I

ended up applying 2 more times later and that was it. I now keep it on hand at

all times!!!! Worked for me!

 

Terri K

 

 

-

Adrianne Cology

Monday, June 18, 2007 11:31 AM

Re: Poison Ivy

 

 

I have it really bad too (mostly on my left arm)!

 

I wound up having to go to the doctor and he gave me a series of steroid

pills (I know, ick), to help my body kick it out.

 

To help with the itch I'm taking an oral allergy medicine. I'm also watching

the rash with warm water and soap every couple hours. Then dabbing it with

witch hazel to help the itch. After that, I've been putting on caldryl and

the clear gel stuff from Benadryl that's incredible!

 

If you find something else that helps, please share!

 

On 6/16/07, LISA <merekitten wrote:

>

> Help! I am suffering from a poison ivy rash.

> Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away quickly???

> I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of the itch.

>

> Health & Happiness To You,

> ~Leese

>

>

>

 

[Guest guest]

Will one washing remove the oils?

 

 

 

Health & Happiness To You,

~Leese

 

_____

 

 

On Behalf Of Jenny Kernan

Monday, June 18, 2007 8:53 PM

 

Re: Poison Ivy

 

 

 

Calamine Lotion to relieve the itching.Benadryl is

also known to help with reaction. Above all do not

scratch that will make it spread. I have heard that

Chamomile and Lavender have been known to help soothe.

 

Make sure you have washed everything that came in

contact with the poison ivy, i.e. clothing, bedding,

pets, as it will stay on clothing etc and reinfect on

future contact.

 

Jenny Kernan

Quantum Biofeedback Therapist

 

--- vridhachalam subramaniam

<vridhasubbu1935@ <vridhasubbu1935%40.co.in> .co.in> wrote:

 

> Lisa ! This is pretty serious amatter to be tackled

> over the internet.Get immediate hospitalization help

> and medical attention lest it should lead to

> dermalogical complications. The first and foremost

> precaution is plenty of fruit juice and wholesome

> fibrous fruits to get rid of the poison.Secondly

> external and internal medication. Please do not

> lose valuable time over this.Wish you well soon.

>

>

> LISA <merekitten (AT) cinci (DOT) <merekitten%40cinci.rr.com> rr.com> wrote:

> Help! I am suffering from a

> poison ivy rash.

> Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away

> quickly???

> I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of

> the itch.

>

> Health & Happiness To You,

> ~Leese

>

>

 

> Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading

> messenger. Know how!

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> [Non-text portions of this message have been

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>

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have some in my cabinet from last year.

 

I have been afraid to use it b/c I remember it was really scratchy.

 

I may just give it a try.

 

 

Thank you to everyone who has answered with great suggestions!!!!

 

 

 

Health & Happiness To You,

~Leese

 

_____

 

 

On Behalf Of Terri

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:59 AM

 

Re: Poison Ivy

 

 

 

 

Here's what I have used for poison ivy with great success!!!!

http://www.zanfel. <http://www.zanfel.com/> com/

Last year I got it real bad on my face etc...my eyes swollen shut etc....

went to doc but what he gave me wasnt doing much either so I bought this

stuff and applied it in the shower and was amazed with the results,almost

immediately the burning itch was gone, within just a couple hours swelling

had gone down. I ended up applying 2 more times later and that was it. I now

keep it on hand at all times!!!! Worked for me!

 

Terri K

 

-

Adrianne Cology

@ <%40>

 

Monday, June 18, 2007 11:31 AM

Re: Poison Ivy

 

I have it really bad too (mostly on my left arm)!

 

I wound up having to go to the doctor and he gave me a series of steroid

pills (I know, ick), to help my body kick it out.

 

To help with the itch I'm taking an oral allergy medicine. I'm also watching

the rash with warm water and soap every couple hours. Then dabbing it with

witch hazel to help the itch. After that, I've been putting on caldryl and

the clear gel stuff from Benadryl that's incredible!

 

If you find something else that helps, please share!

 

On 6/16/07, LISA <merekitten (AT) cinci (DOT) <merekitten%40cinci.rr.com>

rr.com> wrote:

>

> Help! I am suffering from a poison ivy rash.

> Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away quickly???

> I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of the itch.

>

> Health & Happiness To You,

> ~Leese

>

>

>

 

 

[Guest guest]

I've used Jewelweed for poison ivy - both a spray & a soap. I had VERY

bad poison ivy one year and did a desperate search on the internet for

natural remedies, and Jewelweed came up.

 

It definitely helped me - calmed the itching and dried the rash.

(Interestingly enough, I also read that often Jewelweed will grow very

close to where there's poison ivy. Often, Nature provides the remedy

right next to the problem!)

 

Any search engine will bring up info and sites for Jewelweed remedies.

Hope you feel better soon!

 

 

, " Adrianne Cology "

<little.misc wrote:

 

>

> If you find something else that helps, please share!

>

>

> On 6/16/07, LISA <merekitten wrote:

> >

> > Help! I am suffering from a poison ivy rash.

> > Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away quickly???

> > I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of the itch.

> >

> > Health & Happiness To You,

> > ~Leese

[Guest guest]

You want to use hot water if possible. A soap that

will help to break down oils will also help.

 

Jenny Kernan

--- LISA <merekitten wrote:

 

> Will one washing remove the oils?

>

>

>

> Health & Happiness To You,

> ~Leese

>

> _____

>

>

> On

> Behalf Of Jenny Kernan

> Monday, June 18, 2007 8:53 PM

>

> Re: Poison Ivy

>

>

>

> Calamine Lotion to relieve the itching.Benadryl is

> also known to help with reaction. Above all do not

> scratch that will make it spread. I have heard that

> Chamomile and Lavender have been known to help

> soothe.

>

> Make sure you have washed everything that came in

> contact with the poison ivy, i.e. clothing, bedding,

> pets, as it will stay on clothing etc and reinfect

> on

> future contact.

>

> Jenny Kernan

> Quantum Biofeedback Therapist

>

> --- vridhachalam subramaniam

> <vridhasubbu1935@

> <vridhasubbu1935%40.co.in> .co.in>

> wrote:

>

> > Lisa ! This is pretty serious amatter to be

> tackled

> > over the internet.Get immediate hospitalization

> help

> > and medical attention lest it should lead to

> > dermalogical complications. The first and foremost

> > precaution is plenty of fruit juice and wholesome

> > fibrous fruits to get rid of the poison.Secondly

> > external and internal medication. Please do not

> > lose valuable time over this.Wish you well soon.

> >

> >

> > LISA <merekitten (AT) cinci (DOT)

> <merekitten%40cinci.rr.com> rr.com> wrote:

> > Help! I am suffering from a

> > poison ivy rash.

> > Anyone have any ideas how to make it go away

> > quickly???

> > I am waking up in the middle of the night b/c of

> > the itch.

> >

> > Health & Happiness To You,

> > ~Leese

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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