Homeopathic remedy for poison ivy

Skin rashes and allergies plague us because of substances in our environment called allergens or irritants. The resulting skin rash is called contact dermatitis. The allergens can be in the water, our surroundings, at home, or in plants. One of the most common causes of skin rashes are poison oak and poison ivy.

Poison ivy looks like a vine or shrub, and its characteristic feature is that its jagged leaves grow in groups of three.

Home remedies for poison Ivy Rashes

There is a plant that usually grows very near the poison ivy and it is called jewelweed. Jewelweed is excellent natural remedy for poison ivy rashes as well as skin irritation caused by stinging nettles. The plant's sap is used for quick relief.

Also, if you have been in the contact with a poison ivy plant, never wash your hands in warm water. You should avoid washing your hands with warm water because the poison ivy plant gives off an oil which can be spread in warm water.

Aloe gel is a very good soothing remedy for poison ivy rashes, and so is oatmeal, which can be applied directly to the skin. Also any kitchen products that disperse oil can help you to eliminate poison ivy oil from your skin. Apple cider vinegar and honey can also be used for relieving the rashes from poison ivy.

Most of all, avoid scatching the area of your skin affected by poison ivy and do not touch it with dirty hands; this can cause the blisters that appear after contact with poison ivy to become infected, in which case you will be dealing with a slightly more serious problem.

Some people believe that homeopathic remedies are very useful in cases of skin rashes and other cases of contact dermatitis. Just be sure to consult your homeopathic expert before you start to use any of homeopathic remedies, so that you can access instructions regarding dosage and ways of use, as well as clarification about which remedy would be considered best.

Kali sulphuricum is a recommended remedy often used on a poison ivy rash that is full of yellow pus or yellow.

Sulphur is a homeopathic remedy recommended for poison ivy cases when itchy, irritated and red burning rashes are aggravated by heat and washing. Eruptions may be scaly and dry, or infection-prone and moist. The urge to scratch seems irresistible, and the itch will disrupt your life and irritate the skin.

Arsenicum album can be used in cases when the hands are swollen and inflamed, as well as the feet and the face. Arsenicum is used when the skin rash is rough and dry.

Bryonia is recommended for usage in case of a bumpy, dry and hot rash which can be worse from heat and touch, although applying pressure or lying on the affected side often soothes the itching.

Apis can be used when a skin rash is very pink and swollen with burning or stinging pain, or the rash is the result of an allergic reaction.

Rhus Toxicodendron is a homeopathic remedy used for cases of a blistery rash that itches, burns intensely, and is improved by applying heat.

Arnica is used for treatments of rash that has transparent vesicles, and the skin feels hot.