Guest guest Report post Posted June 16, 2004 At 08:50 AM 6/16/2004, you wrote: >anyone have ANY HELP out there???? thank you in advance!! in total honest, child...after all you've done to your poor skin, I'd be afraid to do ANTHING to it!! but... we have seen relief from the old standby, commercial calomine lotion, with a tiny touch of peppermint added to ease the itching. I can NOT believe some of what you slathered on you!!!! Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 16, 2004 Well, the recounting of the story *did* provide a little morning humor in the e-mail. ;-) *Some people only dream of angels; we held one in our arms.* Remembering Jacob March 8 - 9, 1996 Our Angel: http://sids-network.org/fp/jacob.htm I can NOT believe some of what you slathered on you!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 1, 2006 A prominent researcher on poison ivy was recently on NPR -- she uses vitamin E on the site of contact. Washing immediately with good dish soap will help remove the toxin too-- be sure to get something like Dawn that is gentle but good at removing grease because the toxin is carried in oil. (A good reason to avoid putting any lotions on the site before washing!) Prevention works best, if it's possible-- Long sleeves, knowing what it looks like, latex gloves if necessary. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 10, 2009 so does this particular formula work overnight???"1seer7" <1seer7herbal remedies Sent: Monday, March 9, 2009 9:26:35 PM{Herbal Remedies} poison ivy I swear by Plantain and green clay (or red) for this. I gather a bunch of plantain (even seed stems if late in season) and put it in a strong blender with just enough water (I use alcohol myself for preserving) to grind it well. I take this out and add just enough green clay to make it bind and stick to skin. Works like a charm. Before I started using this I had to get shots. ~ > > My mom also had an herbal remedy for poison oak and ivy, I have > never had it but have siblings who have, they shared that it healed > in overnight. Wish I knew what she used. My grown daughter gets it > if she is in the area of it, she is that sensitive. But she needs > to detox, I'm working on her, give her great stuff all the time, > but she is a busy professional and until she settles down some she > tells me she does what she has to do to keep going forward, what a > world we live in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Nice combination. The humble plantain is a wonder plant. I made some plantain/jewelweed tincture to carry in my portable herb kit. Might add a bottle of clay too, it's got lots of uses. One time I used a lavender vinegar with bentonite clay. It was immedietly soothing on a horrible case of poison ivy, the worse I had ever seen. However, the person didn't follow my recommendations about take alteratives internally and just relied on the external treatment. 3 days later the leg got infected and the person went running to the allopaths for help. I think plantain would have been a wiser choice but lavender was what I had to try at that moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 12, 2009 I LOVE Plantain. Its a weed/herb that most people consider obnoxious, and try to get rid of it like crazy...but its a miracle plant IMHO. I have heard Jewelweed was also good for P Ivy but never tried it. Just putting that mixture on the outside really gets the P Ivy gone in a hurry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson > Nice combination. The humble plantain is a wonder plant. I made > some plantain/jewelweed tincture to carry in my portable herb kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 12, 2009 Depends on how bad you have it and how allergic you are. I am HIGHLY allergic. It gets in my blood or something. A bad case is gone in two days or so. Within a day for meif its just a little bit. > so does this particular formula work overnight??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2009 Ream some fresh lemon juice and apply to affected area and most is gone by morning. Reapply in morning and within 1-2 days all signs are gone. My kids know to do this if they get in poison oak or ivy. Raw apple cider vinegar works, too, but we like the lemon juice. It will sting for just a second or two. Lori"I feel ashamed that so many of us cannot imagine a better way to do things than locking children up all day in cells instead of letting them grow up knowing their families, mingling with the world, assuming real obligations, striving to be independent and self-reliant and free." - John Taylor Gatto herbal remedies From: aura_shineDate: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:14:34 -0700Re: {Herbal Remedies} poison ivy so does this particular formula work overnight??? "1seer7 (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net" <1seer7 (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net>herbal remedies Sent: Monday, March 9, 2009 9:26:35 PM{Herbal Remedies} poison ivy I swear by Plantain and green clay (or red) for this. I gather a bunch of plantain (even seed stems if late in season) and put it in a strong blender with just enough water (I use alcohol myself for preserving) to grind it well. I take this out and add just enough green clay to make it bind and stick to skin. Works like a charm. Before I started using this I had to get shots. ~ > > My mom also had an herbal remedy for poison oak and ivy, I have > never had it but have siblings who have, they shared that it healed > in overnight. Wish I knew what she used. My grown daughter gets it > if she is in the area of it, she is that sensitive. But she needs > to detox, I'm working on her, give her great stuff all the time, > but she is a busy professional and until she settles down some she > tells me she does what she has to do to keep going forward, what a > world we live in. Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. Check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Steroids will counteract the systemic effects. Jewelweed commonly grows in michigan. Once you know what it looks like it's easy to spot. I hope you can find some photos or a local person who can teach. Sorry I'm not in a position to go looking for it myself. On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 5:50 PM, Jan Gifford <jangiff wrote: > I just took my MIL to urgent care this morning. She has poison ivy all > over her face and her arm (she didn't even know it was on her arm - > the PA and I saw that). She is 81 and losing it fast. They gave her > steroids to take. I looked in the files for something for her to use, > but all I cam across was jewelweed - something I don't have. I s there > anything else I could provide/make for her to use on this? Her face is > very swollen > > Jan G in MI --- > > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute > for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. > > Absolutely no forwarding or copying, in whole or in part, of any messages > or postings to others outside the list without the express, written consent > of every author of a message included in the forward or copy. > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: > /join Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 22, 2009 The bedding plant Impatiens will work very much like jewelweed. Tina Sams _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) _Download Mar/Apr '08_ (http://tinyurl.com/dhpph5) _The Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000004) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Would I use the flower or the leaves? Jan G in MI On Jun 22, 2009, at 2:00 PM, essentialherbal wrote: > > > The bedding plant Impatiens will work very much like jewelweed. > > Tina Sams > _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) > _Download Mar/Apr '08_ (http://tinyurl.com/dhpph5) > _The Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) > > **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for > the > grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000004) > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 23, 2009 In either jewelweed or the garden flower Impatiens, the part that is most effective is the juice from the stem. The leaves and flowers can be smooshed along with that - but it's the stem juice you want. Slice open a stem and lay it directly on the rash if it's a small enough area. Tina Sams _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) _Download Mar/Apr '08_ (http://tinyurl.com/dhpph5) _The Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000004) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 23, 2009 OK, I can definitely do this! Thank you! Jan G in MI On Jun 23, 2009, at 8:32 AM, essentialherbal wrote: > > > In either jewelweed or the garden flower Impatiens, the part that is > most > effective is the juice from the stem. The leaves and flowers can be > smooshed along with that - but it's the stem juice you want. Slice > open a stem > and lay it directly on the rash if it's a small enough area. > > Tina Sams > _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) > _Download Mar/Apr '08_ (http://tinyurl.com/dhpph5) > _The Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Ok, I am very susceptible to Poison Ivy, I have had to battle it every summer thanks to a variety of un-expected situations when I seem to come in contact with the darn stuff. At present we seem to have it in our back yard, and my Lab is getting into it and giving it to me. We are working on killing it in the yard, however, its the battle on my skin I need to win now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have use an OTC product called Zanfel which has been great, but this year its not cutting it. Please help me, I have it on both knees, wrists, legs upper and lower, and some front or back, under my arm lower tummy...I'll stop there you get the pic... Please I'm checking my books but any help would be welcome. Many thanks Donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Donna, There are a couple of things you can do. To soothe and cool the itch soak the area in milk and then follow with a topical application of aluminum sulfate. An anti-inflammatory herb tea may reduce the swelling and itching. Steep one teaspoon powdered ginger root, turmeric, chamomile, or meadowsweet. You could also take 500 milligrams bromelain to 250 milligrams curcumin three times a day. If you are allergic to ragweed don't use chamomile. Tina On Behalf Of paris_summer60 Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:05 PM Poison Ivy Ok, I am very susceptible to Poison Ivy, I have had to battle it every summer thanks to a variety of un-expected situations when I seem to come in contact with the darn stuff. At present we seem to have it in our back yard, and my Lab is getting into it and giving it to me. We are working on killing it in the yard, however, its the battle on my skin I need to win now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have use an OTC product called Zanfel which has been great, but this year its not cutting it. Please help me, I have it on both knees, wrists, legs upper and lower, and some front or back, under my arm lower tummy...I'll stop there you get the pic... Please I'm checking my books but any help would be welcome. Many thanks Donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Take homeopathic Rhus Tox in 12 or 30C potency. Put a few pellets in 4 oz. water and take a teaspoon 3 times a day for up to three days. I recommend pulling this out by the roots, with lots of gloves and long sleeves of course. I rid a whole hillside of it at my old house. It take a few seasons to complete but best, and never good to use plant 'killer' poisons. Liz , " Christina Noel " <spiritenergy30 wrote: > > Donna, > > > > There are a couple of things you can do. To soothe and cool the itch soak > the area in milk and then follow with a topical application of aluminum > sulfate. An anti-inflammatory herb tea may reduce the swelling and itching. > Steep one teaspoon powdered ginger root, turmeric, chamomile, or > meadowsweet. You could also take 500 milligrams bromelain to 250 milligrams > curcumin three times a day. If you are allergic to ragweed don't use > chamomile. > > > > Tina > > > > > On Behalf Of paris_summer60 > Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:05 PM > > Poison Ivy > > > > > > Ok, I am very susceptible to Poison Ivy, I have had to battle it every > summer thanks to a variety of un-expected situations when I seem to come in > contact with the darn stuff. At present we seem to have it in our back yard, > and my Lab is getting into it and giving it to me. We are working on killing > it in the yard, however, its the battle on my skin I need to win > now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have use an OTC product called Zanfel which has been > great, but this year its not cutting it. > > Please help me, I have it on both knees, wrists, legs upper and lower, and > some front or back, under my arm lower tummy...I'll stop there you get the > pic... > > Please I'm checking my books but any help would be welcome. > > Many thanks Donna > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Making a soupy paste of water and pascalite clay, spreading over the affected areas and letting it dry for several hours, then wash off with soap and water will stop the itching and clear away the blisters. You might need to do this every 12 hours a couple of times but it definitely will cure any poison ivy infection. Judy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Betonite clay would be another one that would be beneficial. They may even be the same thing. Sandy - Judy Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:17 PM Re: Re: Poison Ivy Making a soupy paste of water and pascalite clay, spreading over the affected areas and letting it dry for several hours, then wash off with soap and water will stop the itching and clear away the blisters. You might need to do this every 12 hours a couple of times but it definitely will cure any poison ivy infection. Judy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Donna, Rhus toxicodendron C30 homeopathic is the antidote to poison ivy. Buttermilk is about the best thing to take the itch out for a few hours. A bit messy but out of the myriad of things I tried in the past that was the most effective. If you can afford it get a bunch of NAET treatments so that you can repair the immune system and not react to it at all. You have my sympathy! Sharon Hoehner www.detoxqueen.com , " paris_summer60 " <paris_summer60 wrote: > > Ok, I am very susceptible to Poison Ivy, I have had to battle it every summer thanks to a variety of un-expected situations when I seem to come in contact with the darn stuff. At present we seem to have it in our back yard, and my Lab is getting into it and giving it to me. We are working on killing it in the yard, however, its the battle on my skin I need to win now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have use an OTC product called Zanfel which has been great, but this year its not cutting it. > > Please help me, I have it on both knees, wrists, legs upper and lower, and some front or back, under my arm lower tummy...I'll stop there you get the pic... > > Please I'm checking my books but any help would be welcome. > > Many thanks Donna > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2009 My favorite poison ivy remedy is to scrub the rash with wet salt, then leave it on to dry. Feels so good! and the salt dries it right up. Joy , " Judy " <mamacat70 wrote: > > Making a soupy paste of water and pascalite clay, spreading over the affected areas and letting it dry for several hours, then wash off with soap and water will stop the itching and clear away the blisters. You might need to do this every 12 hours a couple of times but it definitely will cure any poison ivy infection. > Judy > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 15, 2009 Crap!!! ;-) , " jmr1290 " <jomarex wrote: > > My favorite poison ivy remedy is to scrub the rash with wet salt, then leave it on to dry. Feels so good! and the salt dries it right up. > > Joy > > , " Judy " <mamacat70@> wrote: > > > > Making a soupy paste of water and pascalite clay, spreading over the affected areas and letting it dry for several hours, then wash off with soap and water will stop the itching and clear away the blisters. You might need to do this every 12 hours a couple of times but it definitely will cure any poison ivy infection. > > Judy > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 15, 2009 why this response? - humingbrd128 Friday, August 14, 2009 8:34 PM Re: Poison Ivy Crap!!! ;-) , " jmr1290 " <jomarex wrote: > > My favorite poison ivy remedy is to scrub the rash with wet salt, then leave it on to dry. Feels so good! and the salt dries it right up. > > Joy > > , " Judy " <mamacat70@> wrote: > > > > Making a soupy paste of water and pascalite clay, spreading over the affected areas and letting it dry for several hours, then wash off with soap and water will stop the itching and clear away the blisters. You might need to do this every 12 hours a couple of times but it definitely will cure any poison ivy infection. > > Judy > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 15, 2009 Gosh, that's embarrassing! I had meant to respond to Linda, who has been unable to access the '55-Minute Fix' website, while I'm having no trouble at all. Sorry about that! I apparently hit the 'reply' link from the wrong post! I'll be more careful in the future! :-) , " Judy " <mamacat70 wrote: > > why this response? > > - > humingbrd128 > > Friday, August 14, 2009 8:34 PM > Re: Poison Ivy > > > Crap!!! > ;-) > > , " jmr1290 " <jomarex@> wrote: > > > > My favorite poison ivy remedy is to scrub the rash with wet salt, then leave it on to dry. Feels so good! and the salt dries it right up. > > > > Joy > > > > , " Judy " <mamacat70@> wrote: > > > > > > Making a soupy paste of water and pascalite clay, spreading over the affected areas and letting it dry for several hours, then wash off with soap and water will stop the itching and clear away the blisters. You might need to do this every 12 hours a couple of times but it definitely will cure any poison ivy infection. > > > Judy > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
