Thread: Jewelweed: Free Poison Ivy Relief

One fairly easy FREE remedy for poison ivy is Jewelweed.



Jewelweed is easy to spot, as it usually grows nearby poison ivy. Simply

make a poultice with the crushed leaves & stem and apply, or you can make an

easy ointment and apply it for longer lasting relief.



To make an ointment simmer (on very low) 2 cups of chopped jewelweed in a

small amount 1/4-1/3 c. of light oil (such as almond or vegetable oil). I don't

recommend Olive oil for 2 reasons. First, it burns too quickly and second the

scent is overpowering. Carefully strain the herb, add a teaspoon or so of grated

beeswax, stir until melted. Remove from the heat. For a preservative, pop a

vitamin E capsule with a needle and carefully extract the contents into your

ointment, stir well. Pour into sterilized jar. Keeps in the fridge for Months

(well, technically.. it doesnt keep that long because you can use it for

everything from Beestings to mosquito bites to diaper rash.) If you fail to

strain the herb well, your ointment WILL Mold.



Medicinally Jewelweed contains two methoxy-1, four napthoquinine (which is

an anti-inflammatory & Fungicide which happens to be the active ingredient in

Preparation H!)



The fresh plant will last up to a week in the refrigerator. (Another side

note.. if you KNOW that you've been exposed to Poison Ivy or Oak, crush

jewelweed and rub vigorously over the exposed area to prevent the rash.)



~Liss

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One fairly easy FREE remedy for poison ivy is Jewelweed.

Jewelweed is easy to spot, as it usually grows nearby poison ivy. Simply
make a poultice with the crushed leaves & stem and apply, or you can make an
easy ointment and apply it for longer lasting relief.

To make an ointment simmer (on very low) 2 cups of chopped jewelweed in a
small amount 1/4-1/3 c. of light oil (such as almond or vegetable oil). I don't
recommend Olive oil for 2 reasons. First, it burns too quickly and second the
scent is overpowering. Carefully strain the herb, add a teaspoon or so of grated
beeswax, stir until melted. Remove from the heat. For a preservative, pop a
vitamin E capsule with a needle and carefully extract the contents into your
ointment, stir well. Pour into sterilized jar. Keeps in the fridge for Months
(well, technically.. it doesnt keep that long because you can use it for
everything from Beestings to mosquito bites to diaper rash.) If you fail to
strain the herb well, your ointment WILL Mold.

Medicinally Jewelweed contains two methoxy-1, four napthoquinine (which is
an anti-inflammatory & Fungicide which happens to be the active ingredient in
Preparation H!)

The fresh plant will last up to a week in the refrigerator. (Another side
note.. if you KNOW that you've been exposed to Poison Ivy or Oak, crush
jewelweed and rub vigorously over the exposed area to prevent the rash.)

~Liss