Guest guest Posted March 29, 2001 Report Share Posted March 29, 2001 black walnut,msm. i have a theory that people who are susceptible to poison ivy are deficient in sulfur. i used to get poison ivy terribly as a kid. a few years ago i got it while camping in the redwoods. i started craving egg yolks which are high in sulfur. also black walnut is high in sulfur which seemed to help me fight it off alot faster. sulfur is a very important nutrient for the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2001 Report Share Posted March 29, 2001 Colloidal Silver? Poison Ivy Does anyone have a holistic approach to poison ivy? I have it on my finger and lips. I got it from some unwashed jeans last worn last year! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2001 Report Share Posted March 30, 2001 In a message dated 03/29/2001 4:06:16 PM Central Standard Time, philcome@... writes: << Does anyone have a holistic approach to poison ivy? I have it on my finger and lips. I got it from some unwashed jeans last worn last year! Phil >> _____________ Shaklee Basic - H gets rid of it in a hurry. Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2001 Report Share Posted March 30, 2001 In a message dated 3/29/01 5:06:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, philcome@... writes: << Does anyone have a holistic approach to poison ivy? >> Jewelweed is a remedy for poison ivy. Dotsie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2001 Report Share Posted March 30, 2001 Hi Phil, I think Vilik mentioned msm and I thought I would mention a story that might be of interest. I have an older lady friend who has psoriasis and she read that topical msm helped and wanted to try it and so I got her an inexpensive msm lipsome lotion from NOW Foods and she tried it and it worked wonderfully. Her right elbow went from having a large 4 inch flaming red area to looking totally normal in one week. I wonder if it would work for Poison Ivy? Or Oak? Donna Re: Poison Ivy Colloidal Silver? Poison Ivy Does anyone have a holistic approach to poison ivy? I have it on my finger and lips. I got it from some unwashed jeans last worn last year! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2001 Report Share Posted April 14, 2001 <P> Can't remember where I read it now but I heard that people who tend to be allergic to poison ivy are low in sulphur. & nbsp; Worth investigating.</P> <P>Deanna<BR></P> <P> & nbsp; <B><I>Byron & lt;byronksc@... & gt;</I></B> wrote: <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE style= " BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px " ><TT>At 08:49 PM 4/13/01 +0000, you wrote:<BR><BR> & gt;Don't they have stuff in the drug store now that stops posion ivy?<BR><BR><BR> & nbsp; I personally have had good results with a homeopathic product called Rhus <BR>Tox.<BR>Byron<BR><BR></TT><BR><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --><BR> <TABLE border=0 cellPadding=2 cellSpacing=0><BR> <TBODY><BR> <TR bgColor=#ffffcc><BR> <TD align=middle><FONT color=#003399 size=-1><B> Groups Sponsor</B></FONT></TD></TR><BR> <TR bgColor=#ffffff><BR> <TD width=470> <FORM action=http://rd./M=176325.1402487.2987152.2/D=egroupmail/S=1700060814:\ N/A=637467/R=0/*http://store./cgi-bin/clinkform/ydomains+merchant-ad:dm\ ad/M=176325.1402487.2987152.2/D=egroupmail/S=1700060814:N/A=637467/R=1/987267664\ +http://whois.domains./domains_wresults.html method=get><INPUT name=action type=hidden value=1><INPUT name=property type=hidden value=domains> <BR> <TABLE border=0 cellPadding=0 cellSpacing=0 width=468><BR> <TBODY><BR> <TR vAlign=top><BR> <TD bgColor=#660066 rowSpan=2><A href= " http://rd./M=176325.1402487.2987152.2/D=egroupmail/S=1700060814:N\ /A=637467/R=2/*http://store./cgi-bin/clink?ydomains+merchant-ad:dmad/M=\ 176325.1402487.2987152.2/D=egroupmail/S=1700060814:N/A=637467/R=3/987267664+http\ ://domains./ " ><IMG border=0 height=60 src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ya/_domain/test/north2b_01.gif " width=223></A></TD><BR> <TD bgColor=#660066><A href= " http://rd./M=176325.1402487.2987152.2/D=egroupmail/S=1700060814:N\ /A=637467/R=4/*http://store./cgi-bin/clink?ydomains+merchant-ad:dmad/M=\ 176325.1402487.2987152.2/D=egroupmail/S=1700060814:N/A=637467/R=5/987267664+http\ ://domains./ " ><IMG border=0 height=30 src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ya/_domain/test/north2b_02.gif " width=245></A></TD></TR><BR> <TR><BR> <TD align=middle bgColor=#660066 vAlign=center><BR> <TABLE align=center bgColor=#660066 border=0 cellPadding=1 cellSpacing=0 width= " 1% " ><BR> <TBODY><BR> <TR><BR> <TD width= " 100% " ><INPUT name=name size=16 value=type-it-here></TD><BR> <TD><INPUT name=Submit type=submit value=Go!></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></FORM></TD></TR><\ BR> <TR><BR> <TD><IMG alt= " " height=1 src= " http://us.adserver./l?M=176325.1402487.2987152.2/D=egroupmail/S=17\ 00060814:N/A=637467/rand=451457873 " width=1></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --><BR><TT>OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other alternative self-help subjects.<BR><BR>THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE!<BR><BR>This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here are for information and research purposes only. & nbsp; We are people sharing information we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your own risk. & nbsp; Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to hold yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. & nbsp; Do not use any ideas found here without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher or health care provider. <BR><BR>You can unsubscribe via e-mail by sending A NEW e-mail to the following address - NOT TO THE OXYPLUS LIST! - <BR>DO NOT USE REPLY BUTTON & amp; DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE SUBJECT LINE or BODY of the message! :<BR><BR> & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; oxyplus-unsubscribeegroups<BR><BR> & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; oxyplus-normalonelist - switch your subscription to normal mode. </TT><BR><BR><TT> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 In a message dated 7/3/01 7:55:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, rknight@... writes: > I think there was a recent thread regarding poison ivy remedies, but I > missed it. My friend called this morning frantic because she has it on > her face. Can someone help with formulas please? Hi Robin, There are alot of remedies out there, but I like to use a plantain/tea tree soap to wash with and then use a salve with tea tree and plantain. Plantain is a common weed that you can make an infusion from--oil or water. I purchase tea tree eo. The soap is very effective in stopping the itch and drying out the blisters. I make a basic olive, palm, coconut oil soap. For part of the olive oil, I use plantain-infused olive oil. At trace, I add the tea tree oil and dried, ground plantain leaves. Tea tree is not the mildest, so be careful around the face with a salve. I think Trina had a whole list of things to try, maybe she can re-send it! Good luck, poison ivy is not fun. Angie The Herbarie at Stoney Hill Farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 Robin, My husband has poison ivy as we speak. The only thing that has helped and started to dry it is Tea Tree Oil. As soon as I had him put it on the infected areas, it started to dry it. Sharon > I think there was a recent thread regarding poison ivy remedies, but I > missed it. My friend called this morning frantic because she has it on > her face. Can someone help with formulas please? Thanks. > Robin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.263 / Virus Database: 135 - Release Date: 6/22/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 > Thank you for the helpful ideas about poison ivy. I am going to try tea tree. Also, I have lots of plantain in the yard, but never thought of that. Thanks again.Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 (and the salt dries up the blisters quickly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 In a message dated 8/24/2002 8:57:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, rdill@... writes: > Huggs to itchy . A bath with a little oat flour was what my > doctor suggesteed to relieve itching .. but that's so old it is folk > medicine. > > Rick > > If it's really bad there are shots the doctor can administer. My aunt got a really bad case when the neighbors decided to get rid of theirs by burning it. The oils can travel with the smoke. - Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Well, I've got a little, too. Jan seems to have avoided it, but I got some when we were clearing up brush behind the house last weekend. Anyway, it's not like the worst I had when I was about 12. Then it was over about 80% of the body .. spread by cold water shower without much soap at a boy scout camp. It is interesting to see the continuing rumor that scratching spreads it. The oil that causes the reaction is not contained in the blisters, it causes the reaction by getting on the skin. Where the concentration is less intense, it takes longer to develop, so it seems like it is spreading. Huggs to itchy . A bath with a little oat flour was what my doctor suggesteed to relieve itching .. but that's so old it is folk medicine. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 In a message dated 8/29/02 6:37:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, pierres@... writes: > Hello > Anybody has a good recipe for poison ivy? TIA > Lucie > Hi Lucie and All, We have a farm with woods and all that goes with it, including poison ivy. I like to use plantain and also tea tree. The plantain can be used in different ways: tincture, oil infusion, water infusion. I like using a tincture with poison ivy. The alcohol seems to help dry it up and help with the itching. I also make a soap with plantain (infused oil) and tea tree. And a salve with infused oils and tea tree. Jewel weed is also recommended and if you have any around you may want to try that too. Seems like there is something that I am forgetting, but can't bring it to mind right now.......Good luck! Angie The Herbarie...Visit us at:Â http://www.theherbarie.com for Body Care Products and Bulk Ingredients...Botanical Extracts and Proteins, Ultra-Mild Surfactant Blends, Conditioning Emulsifiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 In a message dated 8/29/02 8:36:54 AM Central Daylight Time, pierres@... writes: > Anybody has a good recipe for poison ivy? Yup. 1. See it. 2. Stay away from it. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 I saw something on tv about this last night..they recommended rubbing alcohol. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Hi Lucie \You can try tea tree, neat, applied directly to the rash, takes the itch right out. You'll still have the rash, but it won't itch so you won't scratch it and make it worse. Heidi poison ivy > Hello > Anybody has a good recipe for poison ivy? TIA > Lucie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 I am sure you will get a response to this but I would not use any EO neat. You should dilute in a carrier oil to be safe. When you apply to a rash you are applying to open skin and this can be very irritating and make matters worse. You also don't need that much EO to do the job. Chris poison ivy > > > > Hello > > Anybody has a good recipe for poison ivy? TIA > > Lucie > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 I am sure you will get a response to this but I would not use any EO neat. You should dilute in a carrier oil to be safe. When you apply to a rash you are applying to open skin and this can be very irritating and make matters worse. You also don't need that much EO to do the job. Chris poison ivy > > > > Hello > > Anybody has a good recipe for poison ivy? TIA > > Lucie > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Nothing under the sun helped my daughter - she fought it for years, and we tried *everything*.... until I finally gave up, took her to the dermatologist, and he told us to have her was with plain ole Dawn dishwashing liquid. Remember the ad? " Dawn takes gease outta your way " ? Well, seems it does the same thing for the oil of the poison ivy plant. Worked like a charm. HTH, nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 What a great sense of humor! Re: poison ivy > In a message dated 8/29/02 8:36:54 AM Central Daylight Time, > pierres@... writes: > > > > Anybody has a good recipe for poison ivy? > > Yup. > 1. See it. > 2. Stay away from it. > > Sage > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 In a message dated 8/30/02 8:10:50 PM Central Daylight Time, lanai@... writes: > Hi all, let me ask this, how harsh is dawn? i heard recently that it was > one of the if not the most harsh soaps on the market. why? Today, by > coincedence, i learned that if you take lard based lye soap, lather it well > on your ivy area and leave on to dry it will both help itch and rash. > so...which is more harsh? lye soap or dawn? > > Dawn does seem to be used for a lot of things, doesn't it? I also wonder exactly what it is. It seems I am always hearing of another use for it. I am not sure but I think calling the soap we make lye soap is a misnomer as there is no lye left in it by the time it is soap. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi all, let me ask this, how harsh is dawn? i heard recently that it was one of the if not the most harsh soaps on the market. why? Today, by coincedence, i learned that if you take lard based lye soap, lather it well on your ivy area and leave on to dry it will both help itch and rash. so...which is more harsh? lye soap or dawn? dianne Re: poison ivy Nothing under the sun helped my daughter - she fought it for years, and we tried *everything*.... until I finally gave up, took her to the dermatologist, and he told us to have her was with plain ole Dawn dishwashing liquid. Remember the ad? " Dawn takes gease outta your way " ? Well, seems it does the same thing for the oil of the poison ivy plant. Worked like a charm. HTH, nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 while we're on the subj of commercial soaps, why does oxyclean clean so well, or does it? dianne Re: poison ivy In a message dated 8/30/02 8:10:50 PM Central Daylight Time, lanai@... writes: > Hi all, let me ask this, how harsh is dawn? i heard recently that it was > one of the if not the most harsh soaps on the market. why? Today, by > coincedence, i learned that if you take lard based lye soap, lather it well > on your ivy area and leave on to dry it will both help itch and rash. > so...which is more harsh? lye soap or dawn? > > Dawn does seem to be used for a lot of things, doesn't it? I also wonder exactly what it is. It seems I am always hearing of another use for it. I am not sure but I think calling the soap we make lye soap is a misnomer as there is no lye left in it by the time it is soap. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 I don't know which is more harsh but I do know that when the animal in an oil spill are cleaned they use Dawn and I wash my dogs in it all the time. I have never had any problem. I doubt that that a lard based soap is very harsh at all. Chris Re: poison ivy > > > Nothing under the sun helped my daughter - she fought it for years, and we tried *everything*.... until I finally gave up, took her to the dermatologist, and he told us to have her was with plain ole Dawn dishwashing liquid. Remember the ad? " Dawn takes gease outta your way " ? Well, seems it does the same thing for the oil of the poison ivy plant. Worked like a charm. > > HTH, > nan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Hello all, Dawn is not a soap - its a syndet aka synthetic detergent. So is Ivory soap, which was recommended to me by a dermatologist as being " the harshest soap on the market " mary Well, Naturally http://www.wellnaturally.com At 07:19 PM 8/30/2002 -0700, you wrote: >I don't know which is more harsh but I do know that when the animal in an >oil spill are cleaned they use Dawn and I wash my dogs in it all the time. >I have never had any problem. I doubt that that a lard based soap is very >harsh at all. >Chris > Re: poison ivy > > > > > > Nothing under the sun helped my daughter - she fought it for years, and >we tried *everything*.... until I finally gave up, took her to the >dermatologist, and he told us to have her was with plain ole Dawn >dishwashing liquid. Remember the ad? " Dawn takes gease outta your way " ? >Well, seems it does the same thing for the oil of the poison ivy plant. >Worked like a charm. > > > > HTH, > > nan > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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