Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I posted on this once, but I don't see where it went through. I need help to find out what I can use to treat poison ivy naturally. My daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face was covered in the rash and also swelled up pretty bad. She will be going to summer camp in a few weeks and I would like to send something with her in case she would encounter this again. We tried putting lemon juice on the rash and using an oatmeal mask and soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath and benadryl. None of these even showed signs of working and so I had to take her to the ER because the swelling was just too much. They gave her prednisone and another benadryl type medicine. I would much prefer the natural route as I believe prednisone is a type of steroid. So any insight as to what we might try alternatively would be greatly appreciated. Blessing to all, Kendra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 The best Treatment and preventative for poison ivy I've found is Rhus Tox 4x by Washington Homeopathics. This should be available at a Natural Products Store. If taken prior to be exposed to poison ivy it should prevent a reaction or at least make it much milder. Rhus Tox is a homeopathic preparation of poison ivy and works on the homeopathic principle of "like cures like" when taken in a minute amount. If this particular brand or potency is not available, any brand in 4x, 6x, or 12x should work. Rebecca I posted on this once, but I don't see where it went through. I need help to find out what I can use to treat poison ivy naturally. My daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face was covered in the rash and also swelled up pretty bad. She will be going to summer camp in a few weeks and I would like to send something with her in case she would encounter this again. We tried putting lemon juice on the rash and using an oatmeal mask and soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath and benadryl. None of these even showed signs of working and so I had to take her to the ER because the swelling was just too much. They gave her prednisone and another benadryl type medicine. I would much prefer the natural route as I believe prednisone is a type of steroid. So any insight as to what we might try alternatively would be greatly appreciated.Blessing to all,Kendra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I just did a Google search on>>> poison ivy natural cures<<<. and I came up with this site. Tea Tree oil Tee Tree oil helps a lot! I have had a lot of wonderful results to prevent poison ivy, etc with Natural Vitamin C. It has done wonders for me! --(Lorals2) submitted June/26/1999 Editor note: I have found a site that lists other natural products they claim help cure Poison Ivy I noticed one of responses mentioned "tea tree oil." Another name for the "tea tree" is "melaleuca tree," and I have it on good report that melaleuca oil works wonders on poison oak rash, with almost instant itch relief, and close to overnight disappearance of the rash. There is a company by that name, that distributes the oil, along with other products, and a representative can be found in most local phone books. --Victor Rutherford (rutherforv) submitted Nov/4/1999 I have it right now on my legs, and a little on arms and face. My mom suggested tea tree oil to help relieve the itching and lo and behold it works. On the label of the product we have (I don't have the bottle right here in front of me) it says to the effect of, "relieves itching caused by mosquitos, scratches, ..." but it doesn't list poison oak on there. It really seems to work though so try it and if anyone else finds it useful let me know. --Joel (joel_the_man) submitted Jun/9/2000 I have poison ivy for the first time and I hope it is the last. I tried the hydro-cortisone cream and calamine, nothing was working. I found your web-site and tried the Tea Tree Oil. I started putting it on yesterday afternoon. It helped a little at first, I just kept putting it on every 2 hours. This morning, I feel like a whole new person. The itch has gone down to almost nothing. I will keept putting it on all day. It doesn't smell that great, but just keep putting it on, it really works. -- Rebecca Caporusso (bassalec02) submitted 8/May/2001 I experienced three bouts with poison ivy after moving to a wooded area. Each case was worse than the one before. My doctor put me on a steriod, which helped a little, but it didn't dry up the rash. As soon as I went off of the steroid, the rash came back with a vengeance. I had the rash all over my arms, legs, stomach and neck. I tried every over-the-counter remedy I could get my hands on and nothing kicked it. I finally tried Tea Tree oil that a friend had given me and it was amazing! I diluted it with just a little bit of water and put it directly on the rash with a cotton ball. The relief was instant!!! The swelling went down overnight and the rash was gone within days. I haven't had any problems since. Tea Tree oil is a sure cure and is available where health food and aromatherapy oils are sold. --"C. Miller" (no email provided) submitted 23/Aug/2002 Give it a go. Saraklee0111 <klee0777 wrote: I posted on this once, but I don't see where it went through. I need help to find out what I can use to treat poison ivy naturally. My daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face was covered in the rash and also swelled up pretty bad. She will be going to summer camp in a few weeks and I would like to send something with her in case she would encounter this again. We tried putting lemon juice on the rash and using an oatmeal mask and soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath and benadryl. None of these even showed signs of working and so I had to take her to the ER because the swelling was just too much. They gave her prednisone and another benadryl type medicine. I would much prefer the natural route as I believe prednisone is a type of steroid. So any insight as to what we might try alternatively would be greatly appreciated.Blessing to all,Kendra Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 just letting you know I am a melaleuca representative if anyone is interested. Yvette --- Sara <zammead_2000 wrote: > I just did a Google search on>>> poison ivy natural > cures<<<. and I came up with this site. > > Tea Tree oil Tee Tree oil helps a lot! I have had > a lot of wonderful results to prevent poison ivy, > etc with Natural Vitamin C. It has done wonders for > me! > --(Lorals2) submitted June/26/1999 > Editor note: I have found a site that lists other > natural products they claim help cure Poison Ivy > I noticed one of responses mentioned " tea tree > oil. " Another name for the " tea tree " is " melaleuca > tree, " and I have it on good report that melaleuca > oil works wonders on poison oak rash, with almost > instant itch relief, and close to overnight > disappearance of the rash. There is a company by > that name, that distributes the oil, along with > other products, and a representative can be found in > most local phone books. > --Victor Rutherford (rutherforv) > submitted Nov/4/1999 I have it right now on my > legs, and a little on arms and face. My mom > suggested tea tree oil to help relieve the itching > and lo and behold it works. On the label of the > product we have (I don't have the bottle right here > in front of me) it says to the effect of, " relieves > itching caused by mosquitos, scratches, ... " but it > doesn't list poison oak on there. It really seems to > work though so try it and if anyone else finds it > useful let me know. > --Joel (joel_the_man) submitted > Jun/9/2000 I have poison ivy for the first time > and I hope it is the last. I tried the > hydro-cortisone cream and calamine, nothing was > working. I found your web-site and tried the Tea > Tree Oil. I started putting it on yesterday > afternoon. It helped a little at first, I just kept > putting it on every 2 hours. This morning, I feel > like a whole new person. The itch has gone down to > almost nothing. I will keept putting it on all day. > It doesn't smell that great, but just keep putting > it on, it really works. > -- Rebecca Caporusso (bassalec02) > submitted 8/May/2001 I experienced three bouts > with poison ivy after moving to a wooded area. Each > case was worse than the one before. My doctor put me > on a steriod, which helped a little, but it didn't > dry up the rash. As soon as I went off of the > steroid, the rash came back with a vengeance. I had > the rash all over my arms, legs, stomach and neck. I > tried every over-the-counter remedy I could get my > hands on and nothing kicked it. I finally tried Tea > Tree oil that a friend had given me and it was > amazing! I diluted it with just a little bit of > water and put it directly on the rash with a cotton > ball. The relief was instant!!! The swelling went > down overnight and the rash was gone within days. I > haven't had any problems since. Tea Tree oil is a > sure cure and is available where health food and > aromatherapy oils are sold. > -- " C. Miller " (no email provided) submitted > 23/Aug/2002 > > > Give it a go. > > Sara > > klee0111 <klee0777 wrote: > I posted on this once, but I don't see where it > went through. I need > help to find out what I can use to treat poison ivy > naturally. My > daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face > was covered in the > rash and also swelled up pretty bad. She will be > going to summer camp > in a few weeks and I would like to send something > with her in case she > would encounter this again. We tried putting lemon > juice on the rash > and using an oatmeal mask and soaking in an Aveeno > oatmeal bath and > benadryl. None of these even showed signs of > working and so I had to > take her to the ER because the swelling was just too > much. They gave > her prednisone and another benadryl type medicine. > I would much > prefer the natural route as I believe prednisone is > a type of > steroid. So any insight as to what we might try > alternatively would > be greatly appreciated. > > Blessing to all, > Kendra > > Federal 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 to > prescribe 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 Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 HI! Kendra, My home remedy for poison oak or ivy is! Wet the area and apply about a quarter size or so of dish washing liquid in your palm add some table salt. WASH/RUB over the rash with it. Dry well, repeat several times during the day. The only time I have ever had it, it cured mine. I've shared this with others and it worked for them as well. I hope your daughter doesn't get again! Marshaklee0111 <klee0777 wrote: I posted on this once, but I don't see where it went through. I need help to find out what I can use to treat poison ivy naturally. My daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face was covered in the rash and also swelled up pretty bad. She will be going to summer camp in a few weeks and I would like to send something with her in case she would encounter this again. We tried putting lemon juice on the rash and using an oatmeal mask and soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath and benadryl. None of these even showed signs of working and so I had to take her to the ER because the swelling was just too much. They gave her prednisone and another benadryl type medicine. I would much prefer the natural route as I believe prednisone is a type of steroid. So any insight as to what we might try alternatively would be greatly appreciated.Blessing to all,Kendra Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Plantain. It is a low growing weed that grows everywhere. You can make a salve out of it or if you're desperate and at camp...you can chew up the plantain leaf and rub it on where you need it. It works wonders for wasp and insect bites also. Almost instant relief. Sara > I posted on this once, but I don't see where it went through. I need > help to find out what I can use to treat poison ivy naturally. My > daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face was covered in the > rash and also swelled up pretty bad. She will be going to summer camp > in a few weeks and I would like to send something with her in case she > would encounter this again. We tried putting lemon juice on the rash > and using an oatmeal mask and soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath and > benadryl. None of these even showed signs of working and so I had to > take her to the ER because the swelling was just too much. They gave > her prednisone and another benadryl type medicine. I would much > prefer the natural route as I believe prednisone is a type of > steroid. So any insight as to what we might try alternatively would > be greatly appreciated. > > Blessing to all, > Kendra > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 >>>>lavender oil seems to work for me w/poison ivy louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 My Poison Ivy/Oak Cure Shred the inner bark of an oak tree (handful), bring water to a boil, remove from heat, add the bark, cover & let simmer til cool. Apply as often a possible with a cotton ball. In a couple days it will be gone. Store in the refrigerator. Always ask the tree for permission, thank the tree & cover the tree would with tar. Radiating UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & Truth To ALL who share our circle †" our universe, our love, our trust. May I always be found worthy. Gratitude & Thankfulness to All of Us a SoaringHawk Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with joy & glory. Thank you for YOU, Kendra! herbal remedies , " klee0111 " <klee0777 wrote: > > I posted on this once, but I don't see where it went through. I need > help to find out what I can use to treat poison ivy naturally. My > daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face was covered in the > rash and also swelled up pretty bad. She will be going to summer camp > in a few weeks and I would like to send something with her in case she > would encounter this again. We tried putting lemon juice on the rash > and using an oatmeal mask and soaking in an Aveeno oatmeal bath and > benadryl. None of these even showed signs of working and so I had to > take her to the ER because the swelling was just too much. They gave > her prednisone and another benadryl type medicine. I would much > prefer the natural route as I believe prednisone is a type of > steroid. So any insight as to what we might try alternatively would > be greatly appreciated. > > Blessing to all, > Kendra > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Lobelia tincture!!! Worked like charm Gina Federal 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 Have a Happy and Healthy Day, Gina Kopera Be a chatter box. Enjoy free PC-to-PC calls with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 There are several things you can do. Do you have the book, "Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss? He has a liniment that is superb! Also Rosemary Gladstar has an itch-relief remedy in her book "The Family Herbal" that is pretty good. If you don't have those books, email me privately and I'll let you know the recipes. Cindy Daughter is apparently quite allergic and her face was covered in the Rash and also swelled up pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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