How to Relieve Poison Ivy Naturally

Poison ivy and poison oak are caused by exposure to these poisonous plants.  In sensitive persons, this causes a red area that may be slightly swollen and covered with small blisters.

 

Exposed areas such as the hands, arms, and face are most frequently involved.  The itching may be intense.

 

The quick and easy way to stop the itching for about an hour, is to run hot water over it for a few seconds.  You’ll still have the skin problem, but at least it willl relieve the itching.  It does this by somehow overloading the signals of touch to your brain.  Kind of short circuiting it.

 

Medicinal Herbs 

 

Golden seal - Lowest Price: $3.89 at vitacost.com

 

An agent that cleanses skin problems like boill, ulcers and wounds.

 

“Side Effectsâ€

 

One of the best remedies of all the herbs.  It seems like a cure all because it kills and neutralizes poisons.  It works for all skin problems incredibly well.  Helps digestion.  It cures most all throat problems.  Great for colds and fevers.

 

Bloodroot - $3.39 at saraworks.com

 

It’s good for many skin diseases and causes the blood to rush to the skin.

 

“Side Effectsâ€

 

It gives tone to the body and increases the flow of urine.

 

Solomon’s Seal - Lowest Price $2 at www.bonanzle.com

 

Excellent as a wash for poison ivy and sores.

 

“Side Effectsâ€

 

It allays pain and is an astringent.

 

Other Remedy Ingredients

 

Lobelia, golden seal, myrrh, Echinacea, bloodroot, Solomon’s seal.  Equal parts of strong tea made of white oak bark and lime water is very good for poison ivy or poison oak

 

Herbal Formulas:

 

Poison Ivy Lotion

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