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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 01 2007 : 11:31:06 AM
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| Does anyone have any great ideas for soothing/drying poison ivy? I'm looking for home remedies. We already use ivy dry, benadryl spray, technu, etc. . .but I'd rather use something less chemically for the kids. thanks for ideas! |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2007 : 5:51:44 PM
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Hi! I get poison ivy almost every year. I think the effectiveness of home remedies depends on how bad you have it. One year I used mushed up jewelweed when I had it on my leg-it definitely helped it. Another year, the jewelweed didn't help at all, so I used Zanfel, and that cleared it right up. Yet another year I had it on my FACE  . For that I had to go the dr. and take a round of steriods.
Good luck!
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2007 : 09:49:07 AM
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| it's got to be more natural than ivy dry and technu! |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2007 : 1:39:13 PM
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we use Burts Bees here or jewel weed...either works really well for Rob (He is the only one allergic to poison ivy!)
Some people recommend Fels Naptha, but I don't buy that as it is soooooo harsh and caustic and the petro chems in it scare the bejesus outta me.
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 07:16:27 AM
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As far as all natural, jewel weed will be the best bet.
Look for dark green succulant plants that grow near streams and creeks. The flower is a small mottled orange/yellow. The stems break very easily and contain a sap similar in feel to aloe. Break the stem, and spread this juice on the rash.
If you have a good health store, look for any products that may have jewel weed in them. I recall seeing something last year and all it was, was jewel weed extract.
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 6:18:13 PM
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| I use the Fels Naptha soap to dry it up. Just wet the bar and rub it on, let it dry and it makes the itch stop. I have PI right now!! |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 06:18:32 AM
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What I've heard is that you want to wash with the Fels Naptha when you think you've been exposed to poison ivy to get the oil off your skin and prevent a rash developing. I didn't know you could wash the rash with Fels Naptha to stop the itch.
I've usually used a baking soda and water paste to soothe the rash. It feels much better while it's on and I think it helps the rash clear up (although that might be wishful thinking). But of course, it's not something you can leave on all day under your clothes.
Do pediatricians still recommend baking soda to soothe chicken pox? They did when I was a kid, and that's where I got the idea to use it on my poison ivy. |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 10:25:47 AM
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| Hey Amie, Where are you in the Finger Lakes? My parents live in Canadice. Beautiful area!! |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 10:39:22 AM
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| Sheila, I'm actually at the very edge of the Finger Lakes Region in Rochester. I get around though, because I have friends and family in Canandaigua, Dundee, Buffalo, and the Southern Tier. I'm an all around Western New Yorker. Although I'm finding that my family roots are in the Potsdam area, so I may be driving up north more often too! I like it all, I can't decide what part of NYS is the best. |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 10:45:08 AM
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| Amie, I definitely agree that New York is the best!! I grew up in Williamson, which is on the lake, between Rochester and Syracuse, and then lived in Irondequoit. Then for the first 5 years after we had kids we lived in the Plattsburgh area way up north. We WILL return to NY someday!! |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2007 : 12:26:17 PM
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Oh how timely.
As I sit here and type w/ one hand, the other is scratcing.
I got a mild case from trapsing through the woods w/o my long pants on
Strange how it gets more intense when you want to sleep
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