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Accounts of skin rash from poison ivy and documentation of poison ivy remedies devised to bring relief from this painful rash can be found throughout the annals of our history. While we may never know who first uttered the warning “Leaflets three, let it be,” we can be sure that this person had experience with skin … Read more
Poison ivy treatments are abundant and varied throughout man’s recorded history. In fact, poison ivy has very likely caused painful rashes and inspired humankind to search for treatments even before people began to keep written records. Treatment recommendations sometimes contain mixed messages complicating our search for useful remedies. Some poison ivy treatments suggest washing with … Read more
Poison Ivy Facts And Information Recognizing poison ivy symptoms is important. The sooner you begin treatment, the more effective it is. Before going over the poison ivy symptoms in detail, lets first go over some basic poison ivy facts. The poison ivy plant has three leaves. Each leaf is 2-4 inches long, with the middle … Read more
There are many poison ivy remedies available. Often, people turn to over the counter medications to relieve the pain and irritation caused by this unseemly plant. But too often, these medications leave much to be desired. Perhaps a lot of suffering could be avoided if only there was a poison ivy pill that could protect … Read more
Do Poison Ivy Home Remedies Work? By Scott Mogul, Editor Growing up I tired every poison ivy home remedy known to man. I lived in an area covered with poison ivy, and being a normal active kid, got myself into it every now and then. I probably had poison ivy a dozen times by the … Read more
Man’s search for effective poison ivy cures spans a long and interesting history. The poison ivy plant, itself, is interesting, although undeniably unpleasant. This plant has inspired a desire for a treatment, maybe even a poison ivy pill. It is a member of the Rhus family, and Captain John Smith, reportedly, gave poison ivy its … Read more
Poison Ivy Medication Information Many people write to us and ask: Is poison ivy contagious? It is not contagious, but there are ways you can get it besides touching a poison ivy plant. Lets explain this further. Poison ivy as well as poison oak and sumac all contain a chemical oil called urushiol. The plant … Read more
How to treat poison ivy is a dilemma that has plagued mankind for hundreds of years. A search for a natural remedy for poison ivy can take the seeker on a seemingly endless quest revealing hundreds of thought provoking remedies people have used to try to alleviate the agony of this skin rash, and answer … Read more
Which Household Remedies For Poison Ivy Work? There are many different home remedies for poison ivy. Some are bizarre, and you wonder how anyone ever came up with them. Others are dangerous, and can cause serious complications. The bottom line though with household remedies for poison ivy, is that they usually don’t work. The sooner … Read more
A cure for poison ivy is probably on the wish list of every one who loves the outdoors. Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, trekking through the forest, or just gardening in your own backyard, you are likely to encounter this nasty little plant. Maybe you have already experienced the unpleasant effects of getting poison … Read more