If you are planning to go hiking, camping or any other outdoor activities, you can contract a rash from poison ivy or poison oak. The poison ivy plant is not actually poisonous. Instead, the symptoms you feel are an allergic reaction caused by an oil found in this plant. Poison Ivy plant is a common toxic plant, found all over the US. Herbal Remedies are very effective and safe and are highly used for the treatment of poison ivy rash.
A run-in with poison ivy can leave you with a painful, itchy rash that can take a long time to heal. Herbs can help you feel more comfortable while speeding the healing process.
Treat a Poison Ivy Rash Fast With Herbal Remedies
Herbal Spray with Calendula, Chickweed, Chamomile, and Comfrey
Makes about 1 cup
This quick spray is easy to make with pre-formulated ingredients. Calendula, chickweed, chamomile, and comfrey combine with witch hazel to ease the itching, inflammation, and swelling that accompany poison ivy while helping your skin heal faster. This spray will stay fresh for up to a year when stored in the refrigerator.
- 2 tablespoons calendula oil
- ¼ cup witch hazel
- 2 tablespoons chamomile tincture
- 2 tablespoons chickweed tincture
- 2 tablespoons comfrey tincture
- In a dark-colored glass bottle with a spray top, combine all the ingredients
- Shake gently to blend completely
How to Apply
Apply 1 or 2 spritzes to each area where poison ivy is a concern. Repeat three or four times per day, and allow the spray to dry before dressing. This is a good treatment of poison ivy rash.
Precautions
Omit the chamomile if you are allergic to plants in the ragweed family.
Licorice Root Powder
Makes about 1 cup
Licorice contains two strong anti-inflammatory agents that act like the corticosteroids found in hydrocortisone.
They are:
- Glycyrrhetic acid
- Glycyrrhizin
They help stop itching and inflammation quickly. The oatmeal helps soothe the itch, too, while allowing the licorice root to cling to your skin. Use this remedy within 2 weeks to treat your poison ivy rash.
- 4 ounces dried licorice root
- 4 ounces organic rolled oats
- In a food processor, combine the licorice root and rolled oats
- Pulse to chop the licorice root into smaller pieces
- Set the processor to high speed until the licorice root and rolled oats form a fine powder
- Transfer the finished powder to a clean, dry container with a tight-fitting lid
- Store in a cool, dry place
How to Apply
With a cosmetic brush, apply a generous dusting of powder to the rash. Wear comfortable, breathable clothing over the powder. Reapply three to four times per day, with a final application just before bed.
Precautions
Do not use licorice if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems, or heart disease.
Herbal Remedies are very good for the treatment of poison ivy rash.
