Poison Ivy: Relief

[Melissa Burnell]

For those suffering with poison Ivy (Just thought I would share this as I am currently covered with it!) you can use sweet-fern or Jewelweed to get rid of it. (Crush the leaves and apply to the poison ivy)

Avoid Hot Showers/Baths. Although they relieve the intense itching, they also open up your pores and allow the poison ivy/oak or sumac to spread further.

Here is further information on Jewelweed.

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)

Spotted Touch-Me-Not An extremely common flower in wet, shady areas, blooming from June to frost. The pendent, orange-yellow flower, speckled with red hang like little jeweled cornucopias. Speckled red-orange and pure-yellow varieties. The smooth leaves grow on succulent stems. The seedpods become spring-loaded as they dry; exploding at a touch and scattering the seeds – hence “Touch-Me-Not”. Disclaimer: Neither Yahoo nor myself is responsible for how you utilize the information within. I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. please use common sense, this is for you information only. Attachment: (image/jpeg) jewelwd1.jpg [not stored] Attachment: (image/gif) jewelweed_draw.GIF [not stored] Attachment: (image/jpeg) jewelwd2.jpg [not stored]

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