go to the phamacy and ask for ivy dry or super ivy dry its an over the counter med but they hide it because it works well worth the ten bucks heals ivy oak sumak and bites in short time.
go to the phamacy and ask for ivy dry or super ivy dry its an over the counter med but they hide it because it works well worth the ten bucks heals ivy oak sumak and bites in short time.
Poison Ivy severity varies among people-- some lucky folks are immune to the effects, others have severe tissue damage from contact. Do some looking on the internet for photos... don't eat first. My son is one of the severely affected ones, he has had it on his feet to the point where skin sloughed off and the tissue damage didn't heal for eight weeks. That was including treatment by two dermatologists, with oral and topical steroids, plus other meds. NASTY STUFF. Avoidance is the key, recognition is mandatory.
There are a few things you can do for Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac. One of the best is to make a tea of Jewelweed. Let it step at least 20 minutes. When it cools enough to stand it, soak a cloth in it and apply to the affected areas. You can leave the cloth on the areas as a poultice if you want. It will relieve the itching, and dry the oil in a matter of hours.
Grindelia tincture applied directly to the affected area is also quite effective for most people. Other herbs that work well with direct application are Black Walnut Leaves, Burdock, Mugwort, Mullien, Sweet fern, and Yerba Sante. Most of these herbs can be found within a 10-foot radius of the Poison Ivy plants, so direct application of the juice as soon as possible, in the field, will give the best results.
An effective Homeopathic Treatment is a 6X solution of Rhus Tox, taken internally.
To relive the itching, and shorten the suffering time, you can apply a paste of oatmeal directly to the affected areas.
These methods can be used in combination with each other. Of course, it is important to thoroughly wash the affected areas with Ivory, or Naptha soap as soon as possible. If you are allergic, you should see a physician as soon as possible in case corticosteriods, or antihistamines are needed to prevent anaphylaxis. If in doubt, see a physician ASAP.
Last edited by Gigmaster; 07-25-2011 at 04:43 PM.
I vote for technu as well.
Oatmeal baths
witch hazel mixed with baking powder ( witch hazel cools and the powder drys out the oils) dabbed on as needed with a cotton ball
calamine lotion
super hot shower on the spot. stings for a second then it feels okay for a while.
avoidance
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