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Poison Ivy, Oak

  • Rub the poison ivy area with the flesh and rind of a fresh cut watermelon.
  • Rub vitamin E on the poison ivy, oak area to help in healing.
  • Bathe the poison ivy, oak area with warm salt water.
  • Spread on the poison ivy, oak area warm oatmeal, apply a paste of the oatmeal, or soak in a bath with an old stocking of oatmeal tied to the running tap. Don't wipe off, let the oatmeal water dry off on its own, leaving a dusty powder on the body to stop the itch.
  • Cut tofu into pieces and attach to the poison ivy, oak area.
  • Apply cornstarch or cornstarch paste to the poison ivy, oak area.
  • Dab affected poison ivy, oak areas with equal amounts apple cider vinegar and water, and let dry.
  • Boil some leaves from a peach tree and let the water cool. Soak a cotton ball in the water and apply on the poison ivy, oak area. Leave overnight.
  • Steep a peeled onion in cooking oil, then roast over a fire until burnt. Paste on the poison ivy, oak area.
  • For inflammation, take golden seal and vitamin C everyday.



aphrodisiac