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Spring and summer hikes or frolics through the woods mean you could come out with an itchy rash from poison oak, ivy, or sumac. Take a look at Hanna’s remedies for itch relief as well as natural treatments to keep the itching, swelling, and redness down.

Itch Relief and Natural Treatment

• Epsom Salts: in a small bowl combine Epsom salts and enough water to make a paste; apply this paste to painful areas.
• Cream of Tartar: in a small bowl combine cream of tartar and water to form a paste; apply this directly to any areas that are covered in the rash.
• Fels Naptha Soap: you can find this soap in the laundry aisle of your grocery store. Hanna wrote in her book Ageless Remedies from Mother’s Kitchen “Wash with Fels Naptha—no more troubles”
• Herbal Baths: Hanna recommended White Oak Bark, Sassafras, or Tansy tea as a home remedy to relief itch and naturally treat poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Brew a strong pot of tea using one of these ingredients by adding 2 handfuls to a pot of boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for a half hour then add it to a warm bath for relief.
• Oatmeal Baths: There are several brands are available in the health and beauty section of your local grocer that provide soothing relief when added to your bath. Be sure to check the ingredient list and find the product that is the closest to all-natural as possible to bring relief to itching and redness. If you’d rather make your own oatmeal bath remedy, follow this recipe from Hanna’s book Help One Another—Simmer 2 cups rolled oats in 8 cups of water for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the oats from the liquid and add the water to your bath.

Products and Homeopathics for Itch Relief and Natural Treatment

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  Homeopathics and natural products to soothe the aftermath of this patch found here!

  Hanna’s Rhus Tox, Anacardium orient, and Ledum vibropathics were recommendations she made to those who came to see her that suffered from poison oak or ivy. These homeopathics are safe for adults and children and work well with the products listed below, all of which are available on our website.

• Anti-Itchy Poison Oak/Ivy from Ojas Aryuveda combines Calendula, Mug Wort, Apple Cider Vinegar, and other ingredients to dry up infections from poison oak or ivy while healing the skin and relieving itching and burning.
• Rash Relief is a soothing salve from Nature’s Rite and is popular for treating diaper rash as well as rashes caused by poison ivy or oak, insect bites, eczema, psoriasis, and others. Made with a gentle blend of herbs in a base of almond, olive oil, and beeswax.

Enjoying the Great Outdoors when the weather is nice is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends but keep safety and your health first by paying attention to the trails you are on! Choosing the proper clothing for outdoor activity is a good first step in avoiding unwanted bites, stings, burns, and rashes. Take a look at our recent post for DIY bug sprays and stay posted for our natural first aid kit post coming soon!