Posted by Aubrey (York, PA) on 08/13/2006
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Ever since I was a young girl I have been highly allergic to Poison Ivy. I have done everything from steroids to applying straight bleach as well as baking soda and water to the affected areas. Someone recommended Golden Seal Root Extract (you can pick up a vial at the natural food stores). You can drink it in water to help cure the inside of your bloodstream. But the most effective thing is to apply the extract to a tissue and dab it on the spots of poison ivy 3-5 times a day. It always got rid of it within 2 days for me. AMAZING.
Bark of an Oak Tree
Posted by A Soaring Hawk (USA) on 02/12/2006
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Bark of an Oak Tree
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Shred the inner bark of an oak tree (handful), bring water to a boil, remove from heat, add the bark, cover & let simmer til cool. Apply as often a possible with a cotton ball. In a couple days it will be gone. Store in the refrigerator. Always ask the tree for permission, thank the tree & cover the tree wood with tar.
Posted by Melissa (Cadet, Missouri) on 10/04/2008
The reason this might work is because in the process it turns into DMSO. For those of you who don't know, DMSO is derived from wood pulp!
