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Jul

2008

What is that? I hate it when ole' bunny bottom uses my fishy

12:19pm

poison ivy

Posted by ourstaff in Health & Wellness

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I have seen in some of the journals that a couple people are concerned about poison ivy. There is a natural cure to the problem. It is another weed that I have always known as "Milk Weed". It has thick stems and when the little flowers come to full seed they make a popping sound. The stuff can often be found growing by poison ivy. If you find it you can rub it on directly from the plant. You can also mash it up and freeze it in ice cub trays to make sure that you have it on hand. (Just make sure that they are carefully labeled.) If I can find any I will try and post a photo of it. In the mean time I have used the 3rd photo of my "fishy" spread. Post one cat and the others get all huffy. "Why is Bunny Bottom's picture up there? I am sooo.. much cuter than that silly Pooka"

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15 comments found.

Julie Kay S. (JulieKaySmiths0n)
1 month ago

Here's a good way to remember which ivy is likely to be poisonous:

Ivy is a three-letter word.

Poison ivy is a three-leafed ivy.

sheri (moonstardance)
1 month ago

Thank-you.I think I have so out by the brook.

deedee
1 month ago

All tips, info, etc. greatly appreciated !!

Julie Kay S. (JulieKaySmiths0n)
1 month ago

Deedee, anything we can offer one another that works, is a lifesaver!

deedee
1 month ago

You're right. We all learn from one another "tossing" these ideas and info around. It's great as we're all from so many different sections of the country and may not be aware ofthese things.......Sharing means one thing................win/win !!

Julie Kay S. (JulieKaySmiths0n)
1 month ago

Photos are easy to find at Google Images.www.google.com then click on Google Images. Here's a photo of the milkweed plant:

infomotions.com

Jewelweed is also highly recommended for topical relief.

Cheryl (cherries33)
1 month ago

I've heard from an extremely knowledgeable gardener that jewel weed is amazingly effective. It's also called 'touch me not' because of it's exploding seeds. From your description it could be the same plant. It also has very cute little flowers.

Julie Kay S. (JulieKaySmiths0n)
1 month ago

It's not the same plant. Here's an excellent description and photos of jewelweed:

medicinal-plants.suite101.com

Julie Kay S. (JulieKaySmiths0n)
1 month ago

Nothing helps if you are allergic to and acquire it systemically (not from touching the plant, but from the smoke if the plant in any form is burned in a brush fire, fireplace (poison ivy vines on the firewood), etc. If, like me, you're also allergic to the steroids with which it is treated, you must endure horrible swelling (worse than any scary Halloween mask, only all over). I've had three bouts this year, all "thanks" to the neighbors burning their fence rows and brush. Systemic poison ivy means your throat and eyes swell, too. I never had it until I was thirty-five, but have been "making up for lost time" ever since.

ourstaff
1 month ago

People make a big deal out of the problems that second hand cigarette smoke can cause but don't consider that other smoke can create problems too. I have a problem with the smoke for "other" stuff that people smoke and when I mention it it I find that a lot of people think that it is funny.

Cheryl (cherries33)
1 month ago

I also rarely got it until I got older. I'm glad you mentioned the burning because mist people don't know that and it can be really deadly. Accidentally handling the root in the middle of winter will get you too. This stuff is the 'Alien' of the plant world. You CANNOT be too careful with it. (Which you obviously know, Julie.)

Julie Kay S. (JulieKaySmiths0n)
1 month ago

:-) When it's in full attack mode (i.e., I get it from someone burning it), I am completely unrecognizable. Thank goodness Wiggles loves me, no matter what!

sharon d. (3devinecats)
1 month ago

Milk Weed is a new one on me.I'll have to remember that.
All my life,I've gotten poison ivy,but it took a lot to get it.Since I've gotten older though,it's really gotten ridiculous.I catch it just thinking about it! lol
Thanks for the tip!