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7 Essential Oils for Poison Ivy Rashes & 2 Recipes

July 20, 2017 By Aspen Leave a Comment

Use any of the following essential oils for poison ivy rashes as a natural treatment for soothing relief!

A poison ivy plant. It looks like any other harmless plant! It grows as a vine or shrub. Watch out for its characteristic three leaf-steam!

What is Poison Ivy?

Poison ivy is a type of poisonous plant. It can be found growing on hike trails and in people’s back yards. When something brushes against the plant, it releases a milky sap. If this sap comes into contact with human skin, it causes an allergic reaction. That’s because the sap contains urushiol oils, which irritates skin forming red, swollen, itchy skin with blisters.

If you’ve been in contact with a poison ivy plant, you will experience mild to severe allergic reactions. There are several home remedies that can soothe skin and get rid of poison ivy. Some of them include oatmeal baths, baking soda packs, banana peels, etc.

Ouch! Poison ivy rash with oozing blisters!

Another effective remedy for poison ivy rashes is essential oils! In this article, we shall look at 7 effective essential oils for poison ivy rashes and how to use them!

7 Essential Oils for Poison Ivy Rashes

Among the best essential oils for poison ivy rashes include:

1. Lavender Oil

2. Peppermint Oil

3. Tea Tree Oil

4. Roman Chamomile Oil

5. Eucalyptus Oil

6. Myrrh Oil

7. Rosemary Oil

Use any of the following essential oils for poison ivy stings as a natural treatment for soothing relief!

How to Use Essential Oils for Poison Ivy Rashes

Essential oils must be diluted before use. A little goes a long way – use just 2 drops of essential oil in 1 tsp of base ingredient such as witch hazel or aloe vera gel. For more info, read: How to Dilute Essential Oils.

Okay, below are two effective ways to use essential oils for poison ivy:

1. Lavender Oatmeal Bath Soak

What you need

  • 2 cups colloidal oatmeal
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 5 drops lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops roman chamomile essential oil
  • 3 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Directions

  1. Run a warm bath and add 2 cups colloidal oatmeal and 1 cup baking soda. Let it dissolve in the running water.
  2. While the bath is filling up, mix together 5 drops of lavender and roman chamomile oils plus 3 drops of tea tree oil in 1 tbsp of coconut oil.
  3. When the bath is ready, add the coconut oil mixture into your bath and stir it with your hand.
  4. Soak for 10-15 minutes.

2. DIY Poison Ivy Spray

What you need

  • ¼ cup distilled water
  • ¼ cup aloe vera gel
  • 1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
  • 3 drops lavender oil
  • 3 drops peppermint oil
  • 3 drops tea tree oil
  • 4 oz spray bottle

Directions

  1. Mix all the above ingredients in a spray bottle.
  2. Spray onto the affected area as needed.

What other remedies have you successfully used to treat poison ivy rashes? Please share below so we can all benefit 😀

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