How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, & Poison Sumac

Everyone has had poison Ivy at one time in their life. Some people are naturally immune while others suffer with it horribly. Let me explain the old way of treating poison Ivy, poison sumac and poison oak and there is nothing to buy. Believe me this recipe dates back to the early 1600's and still works even today.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Willow Tree
• 2 Quart Pan
• Water
• Canning Jar

1. 
   Willow Tree

   The first most crucial part is to find a willow tree. Make sure it is not a weeping willow tree but an actual willow tree. Once you find the willow tree, you need to harvest around 30-50 leaves. Just the leaves only. You do not need to take anything else.

2. Place the willow leaves in a 2 quart sauce pan, fill it with cold water and bring the water to boil. Afterwards let the water boil until it gets dark like a brown tea. At this point you can turn the heat off and let this cool off.

3. Once cooled, go ahead and pour everything into a mason jar or any canning jar you have available. It is now ready to be used. Simply take a cotton cloth and soak up some of the juice and place it on wherever you see poison ivy at. Whenever it itches put the juice on. In three days everything will be gone and no more itching.

Tips & Warnings

• Willow bark has been used throughout the centuries in China and Europe, and continues to be used by herbalists today for the treatment of fever, pain (particularly lower back pain), headache, and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. The Willow bark was used traditionally by herbalists for fever, headache, pain, and rheumatic complaints. It contains salicin or salicylates. In the late 19th century, the constituent salicylic acid was isolated from willow bark and went on to become the model for the development, as one of the main chemical compounds of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid).
• Do not ingest this, only put some of the juice where the poison ivy is located at. It will not harm children or pets.

[foolsewing]

on 7/9/2008 I wanted to thank you for sharing and being you. I too am much like you and get the same reaction from people but I won;t let it stop me from being me and helping others!! Keep up the good work in your life and others!!
Pat