Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy
I know what you're thinking- Poison Ivy? The villain from Batman? Nope. Poison Ivy is a (poisonous!) plant that can cause an itchy, bumpy, streaky, rash. In worse cases, blisters become evident. The rash rapidly can spread to other parts of the body, but the only way for it to spread from person to person is through direct contact with the oil resin. Not as cool as the botanist-villain, but just as devious. Click here for more on the poison ivy rash and symptoms. You can also click here for more on Poison Ivy the DC Comics villain! :)






Treatment:

Chicory

•  Common Name:  Chicory
• Scientific Name:  Cichorium intybus
• Family: Asteraceae
• Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie/Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Active Chemical Ingredients: prostaglandin E(2)
• Uses: Healing agent, anti inflammatory
• Preparation: Sap rubbed onto affected area

 Treatment:
Jewelweed

• Common name: Jewelweed
• Scientific Name: Imaptiens capensis
• Family: Balsaminaceae
• Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie
• Active Chemical Ingredients: balsaminones
• Uses: Poison Ivy relief
• Preparation: Rub crushed stems and leaves on the skin to ease irritation

balsaminone

References:

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