More user remedies on Poison Ivy

POISON OAK

suggested by johnnie on Monday, February 12, 2007

rub liquid benedryl onto the affected area as soon as possible after breakout usually clears it up over night

poison oak

suggested by Susan on Sunday, January 28, 2007

use epsom salt and just enough water to make a paste. apply it to the affected areas and let it dry. You should see improvment in 2 to 3 days.

luke warm/col showers

suggested by [unspecified] on Monday, January 22, 2007

Avoid taking hot showers, this opens up pores and makes it easier to spread.

Home remedy for poison ivy itch relief

suggested by [unspecified] on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

run very HOT water over affected area this will take the itch away for hours

posion ivy prevention

suggested by [unspecified] on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

I have been a victim of posion ivy since childhood-usually a shot would be my only relief. I heard to whipe the affected area with 100% vinegar (rub with saturated washcloth) then shower as usual. I've needed no shots since this miracleous prevention!!!

poison ivy relief

suggested by [unspecified] on Thursday, August 31, 2006

I have used jewelweed stems and leaves crushed and use directly on the afflicition... stops the itch instantly, lasts for a long time. reapply as needed.

Posion Ivy

suggested by C. on Wednesday, August 2, 2006

Jewel weed which grows within a few feet of poison ivy, sumac and sting nettle stops the itching and drys up the blisters within 2 days. You can rub the skin contacted with the fresh leaves or order it on the internet and make a tea to dab on it. I make lotions and soaps with it.

Poison Ivy Antidote

suggested by Jerry on Saturday, July 29, 2006

The juice from the stems of Jewel Weed also called "Touch-Me-Not's" always found next to poison ivy. The plant has pretty orange blossoms. Best time to pick end of July.

Poison Ivy

suggested by [unspecified] on Monday, July 17, 2006

Soak milk in a wash cloth or towel and put on infected area. relieves ichyness and mlld swelling.

Bee and Catepillar Stings

suggested by Jennifer on Sunday, July 2, 2006

Rub a pee size amount of toothpaste on bee and caterpillar stings.