Simple Home Remedies - Poison Ivy/Oak
Remedies for Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
- Bathe in HOT water several times a day, preferably before eruption begins.
- A paste of Powdered Chalk and water applied several times a day.
- A paste of Baking Soda and water.
- A hot bath of Baking Soda or Epsom Salts.
- Take Olive Oil several times a day and apply the oil on piles as well.
- Apply Goldenrod Oil in affected areas.
- Smooth on Milk that has been highly salted; allow to dry completely and leave on for a long while…rinse clean.
- Apply Milk of Magnesia on affected piles and let dry completely; this will offer relief from itching as well as cool the area.
- Bathing in Sea Water is also quite beneficial. This will aid in the healing process by drying out piles.
- Witch Hazel, Lobelia Herb Tea, and Rosemary Tea can also be applied to affected areas for cooling and calming the itchiness.
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By Agnes on October 12, 2009, 2:22 am
I've found that zinc ointment gets rid of the itch of poison ivy within minutes, but if there is hair under where the ointment is applied, it will stand up about a half hour later and cause another itch, but the poison ivy itch leaves pronto after the zinc ointment is applied.