Comments on: Leaves Of Three — Let It Be!

By: Thorne

Thorne — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:38:53 +0000

Oh honey!!! I’m glad the Witch Hazel helped! (Witches know these things… hehehe) and Diane’s info was super!! I’ll remember that, for sure.
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By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:23:06 +0000

Typically the impatiens grows in the same area, find one, find the other. I was taught that the sap from the impatiens counters the affects of the toxin/oils in the poison ivy. I have seen this in several sources. Also you can buy Cortaid creme. The doctor will give you a cortisone shot or creme – normally in tablet form as well as creme, is Prednisone.

By: mama pajama

mama pajama — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:27:58 +0000

Eek. I’ve been told that whatever plant cures poison ivy tends to grow right next to it, but I don’t remember what it’s called! Big help I am!

By: Patricia Reiser

Patricia Reiser — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:49:34 +0000

Shelley, I hope you are feeling better soon! Definitely not a good reward for tending to your garden.

Wishing you a scent-sational week ahead!
Patty
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By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:27:14 +0000

The Calamine mixed with Benadryl is called Caladryx or Caladryl – depending on the manufacturer. The nice thing is now that you no longer need a prescription for Benedryl, you can buy the liquid that people take for allergies (also to sleep), and use it topically if you can’t find the Calamine with Benedryl mixture.

Since the Benedryl is to dry it up, you apply that first and the Calamine is to soothe the itching, you put that on last.

One shouldn’t be using Witch Hazel; Alcohol, or Peroxide because it only feels good going on; the properties in these 3 products are not only astringent but will induce a different reaction because peroxide if used too much, causes nausea and mild poisoning. Alcohol can do the same. Witch Hazel is the least hazardous, but use the products formulate specifically for this to avoid complications and to heal more promptly without risk.

Also shower rather than bathing, because sitting in the bath water helps to spread the poison ivy.

Use the disposable paper towels to wash with and any towels you use to dry with, should be washed with detergent; bleach, and hot water so you don’t spread it further to yourself or others.

Do the same with poison oak – they are both dangerous to a person with many allergies like I have, and for me it’s like being allergic to a bee sting – it means doctor and/or hospital, so I protect myself when working in ‘weeds’………..

By: Jessica The Rock Chick

Jessica The Rock Chick — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:13:44 +0000

I have no firsthand experience with Poison Ivy, but I’ve heard it itches like heck! Ouch! Glad to hear you’re feeling better. They used to make a calamine lotion with benadryl in it. I don’t know if they still do, but that might help you some, too…
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By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:26:23 +0000

Oh, I'm sorry you had this tussle with poison ivy! Good ole' witch hazel! I've never had an encounter with either poison ivy or poison oak but now feel well prepared for how to treat it if I every do. .-= Sara´s last blog ..Summer Stock Sunday #9 =-.