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  • From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflj@intrex.net>
  • To: Sustainable Agriculture Network Discussion Group <SANET-MG@LISTS.IFAS.UFL.EDU>, permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [permaculture] Poison Ivy, prevention & treatment information (revised thread compliation, downloadble file)
  • Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:41:27 -0400


PoisonIvy-SanetThread.txt
http://www.ibiblio.org/ecolandtech/documents/PoisonIvy-SanetThread.txt

Compilation of what's been posted so far in this thread:


From: Owsley lucy <[log in to unmask]>
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I use tea tree oil full strength out of the bottle. if you get it on
blister within 15 minutes of an out break it will dry them up in
under 15 minutes. If you put it on later than that it takes about 24
hours to clear it up. it stops the itching in seconds.
Jewel weed as mentioned is also very good and I have several good
stands emerging from the soil right now try to out compete the mint.


From: Garth & Kim Travis <[log in to unmask]>
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Dock is good as well. Really gets rid of the whole thing in about 10
minutes. Use the small, tender leaves and mush them with a morter and
pestle, if you have one. Put the paste on and let it sit for 10
minutes, the poison ivy is gone. Since dock is a weed and a problem
here, we use it for lots of dermatidal problems, it is great for that.


From: Judy Moses <[log in to unmask]>
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The poison ivy may have gone systemic in your body. Do see a doctor if it
doesn't improve. My sister almost died from an
odd reaction later in life. It even broke out in her throat. Some people
after repeated exposures will suddenly react
severely.


From: John Perdew <[log in to unmask]>
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Another good remedy for poison ivy (which I have used successfully) is called
Tecnu, available over the counter at drug
stores. It contains an ingredient that neutralizes the enzyme that causes
itching and sores. It is best to use it as
soon as possible after exposure (or before is even better!).


From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <[log in to unmask]>
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Here's what to do for it:
aloe vera
goldenseal powder
jewelweed squeezed for its juice, pulp saved to mix with:
macerated comfrey; add and mix together all of the above and make wet
compresses out of it; put on PI rashes and wrap
with gauze bandage. The jewelweed juice dries and creates a glossy layer on
the skin, seals it off for healing, reduces
the itching and oozing, speeds drying up and healing of the rash.

From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <[log in to unmask]>
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http://www.ibiblio.org/ecolandtech/rural-skills/health-safety-welfare/faqs/
[ ] poison-ivy.faq 20-Apr-1998 13:10
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[ ] poison-oak-ivy.distilled-wisdom 22-Jun-1994 23:27
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[ ] poison-oak-ivy.faq 18-Apr-1995 22:29
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From: William Evans <[log in to unmask]>
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Before attacking a patch of PI to physically remove it, I would spray it
down w/ a 10% solution of sudsy ammonia to counteract the acidic urushiol.

Dressing up in a disposable tyvek jumpsuit is also highly advised, as well
as spraying your boots and gloves ( before and after) w/ the ammonia
solution. Tape around glove/sleeve, and boot/pants "interface".

Nitrile disposable gloves under a set of leather gloves is also advised.,
as well as eye protection, and cover skin on your face, arms, hands,
ankles/lower legs w/ "IVY BLOCK" before putting on protectinve clothing.





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