A Natural Remedy for Poison Ivy

Looking for a natural remedy for poison ivy? These home remedies for poison ivy will help relieve the that itchy rash and help your outbreak heal faster.

Hot Water

Rinse your rash in hot water to relieve the itching. Make sure the water is as hot as you can stand without burning yourself. Some people find that this method gives them up to 10 hours of relief from itching.

Baking Soda and Vinegar

Make a paste with baking soda and cider vinegar. Put that paste on your rash and scrub it hard with a washcloth. This method will relieve the itching and speed your healing time.

Rhubarb and Aloe Vera Juice

Make a mixture of half aloe vera juice and half rhubarb juice and apply it to the affected area. This will get rid of the itch and speed the healing time.

Oatmeal

Cook a batch of oatmeal a little thicker than you would for eating it. Spread warm oatmeal on the area to stop itching. If you need to you can put plastic wrap over it to stop it from being messy.

Vitamins

There are vitamin supplements you can take to shorten the duration of your rash.

• zinc
• vitamin C with bioflavonoids
• Calcium
• Beta-carotene

Herbs

Taking these herbal supplements can help speed your healing.

• echinacea
• goldenseal

You can also apply jewelweed to the rash topically as a natural remedy for poison ivy. You can mash up jewelweed leaves to make a poultice to put on your rash. You can also make a strong tea with jewelweed and pour the tea in your bath.

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