Heritage Essential Oils
Jul 9, 2013, 1:33:09 AM7/9/13
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Kelley asked about POISON IVY: My husband has poison ivy on his eyelid and brow. I want to put some of my Lavender oil on it, but do I need to dilute it? And if so, how much? There's just a little right below the brow bone on the top of his lid. The majority is right above the brow bone. I've got Peppermint and Tea Tree to use in his arms. He's very allergic and it's driving him crazy.Thank you! :)
Linda wrote: Of all the choices in essential oils, Lavender is the best choice, but you'd need to dilute it considerably so that it doesn't sting the eye. It is NOT recommended to use essential oils near the eye.
He could probably dab some undiluted on the brow, but on the lid???
If it were me, I would dilute it some and then only use a smidgen to dab the eyelid so that it doesn't seep into the eye. If it does seep in and feel uncomfortable, then be ready to add a fatty oil to the eye. Virgin Coconut oil is a good choice and should reduce the irritation immediately.
Otherwise, we've used homeopathic Rhus Tox pellets under the tongue with good success.
I'm praying it resolves quickly!
Linda posted from the Coconut Research Center:
Coconut oil can be applied directly into the eye to treat infections and wash out dust, irritants and debris.
Coconut oil is perfectly safe for use in the eye. It does not sting or hurt. Heat coconut oil until it melts, but is not hot. Tilt your head back or lie down and using an eye dropper put a few drops of the oil in the eye.
Rita wrote: Rhus Tox! I second Linda's recommendation. She is actually the one that recommended it to me. It seems like it is making it worse for the first day, but then it quickly dries up and disappears.
Kelley wrote UPDATE: The hubby is almost 100% better!! This was the worse case of poison ivy he has had in the 15 years we've been married (and he's highly allergic), but it cleared up in about a week, and he used none of the usual stuff (calamine, ivy dry, etc), only essential oils and the Rhus tox. Thanks for all the help and prayers!
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
The photo shows poison ivy in spring, summer and fall
Leaves of three – let them be!
Poison ivy, poison oak and poison all contain the same rash-causing substance called urushiol (yoo-roo-shee-ol), which is a colorless and odorless oil contained in the leaves of these plants. Not everyone gets an allergic reaction to urushiol, but about 60-80% do. The reaction can appear immediately or as late as five days later. The rash can take 1-2 weeks to heal and may spread to other parts of the body if it gets into the blood stream.
Poison ivy is an itchy or burning rash that appears within 2-3 days as small red bumps that usually blister. The blisters can be different sizes and may ooze clear fluid. The bumps and blisters may look like straight lines or streaks on the skin. The rash may begin to look crusty as it heals.
Immediately after exposure, wash and scrub skin with soap and water. Wash all clothing that may have come into contact with the ivy.
Testimonies
1. PEPPERMINT oil neat (undiluted) works great on poison ivy and dries it up very quickly. To prevent it from getting into the blood stream, take Alfalfa tablets.
2. I just got into some poison ivy and used PURIFY diluted with vegetable oil, and within minutes the welts disappeared and are completely gone!
3. I’ve had terrific success with poison ivy using PLAGUE DEFENSE and PURIFY. I think Plague Defense actually takes care of the itching as well as the rash. I used both undiluted right on the rash. [Linda’s comment: I’d be careful with Plague Defense undiluted on skin, even if I didn’t have a rash, but especially on a rash. If you try this one, I’d have a carrier oil handy to dilute it if you experience an adverse reaction.]
4. My husband gets a terrible reaction to poison ivy. When he starts to break out, he washes the area with homemade soap, and then he saturates the area with TEA TREE oil. He keeps following up with the Tea Tree oil until the rash is gone. It takes the itching away almost immediately and keeps it from bubbling up and spreading.
5. TEA TREE oil does wonders for our bouts with poison ivy. My husband used to get steroid shots every time he had an outbreak, but not since we started using Tea Tree oil!
6. I had poison ivy on my face and hands. I used PEPPERMINT on my hands, but Linda suggested using LAVENDER (instead of Peppermint) on my face, including my eyelid. Lavender didn’t sting my eye or tingle like the Peppermint, but worked just as well. The itch disappeared quickly, and the spots dried up in a day!
The photo shows poison ivy in spring, summer and fall
Leaves of three – let them be!
Poison ivy, poison oak and poison all contain the same rash-causing substance called urushiol (yoo-roo-shee-ol), which is a colorless and odorless oil contained in the leaves of these plants. Not everyone gets an allergic reaction to urushiol, but about 60-80% do. The reaction can appear immediately or as late as five days later. The rash can take 1-2 weeks to heal and may spread to other parts of the body if it gets into the blood stream.
Poison ivy is an itchy or burning rash that appears within 2-3 days as small red bumps that usually blister. The blisters can be different sizes and may ooze clear fluid. The bumps and blisters may look like straight lines or streaks on the skin. The rash may begin to look crusty as it heals.
Immediately after exposure, wash and scrub skin with soap and water. Wash all clothing that may have come into contact with the ivy.
Testimonies
1. PEPPERMINT oil neat (undiluted) works great on poison ivy and dries it up very quickly. To prevent it from getting into the blood stream, take Alfalfa tablets.
2. I just got into some poison ivy and used PURIFY diluted with vegetable oil, and within minutes the welts disappeared and are completely gone!
3. I’ve had terrific success with poison ivy using PLAGUE DEFENSE and PURIFY. I think Plague Defense actually takes care of the itching as well as the rash. I used both undiluted right on the rash. [Linda’s comment: I’d be careful with Plague Defense undiluted on skin, even if I didn’t have a rash, but especially on a rash. If you try this one, I’d have a carrier oil handy to dilute it if you experience an adverse reaction.]
4. My husband gets a terrible reaction to poison ivy. When he starts to break out, he washes the area with homemade soap, and then he saturates the area with TEA TREE oil. He keeps following up with the Tea Tree oil until the rash is gone. It takes the itching away almost immediately and keeps it from bubbling up and spreading.
5. TEA TREE oil does wonders for our bouts with poison ivy. My husband used to get steroid shots every time he had an outbreak, but not since we started using Tea Tree oil!
6. I had poison ivy on my face and hands. I used PEPPERMINT on my hands, but Linda suggested using LAVENDER (instead of Peppermint) on my face, including my eyelid. Lavender didn’t sting my eye or tingle like the Peppermint, but worked just as well. The itch disappeared quickly, and the spots dried up in a day!
MrsTeamS
Jul 10, 2013, 10:45:53 AM7/10/13
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I am terribly allergic to poison ivy. If the Lavender or Peppermint isn't working you can try Birch. I have to take zinc pills along with my essential oils to make it go away. The combination of essential oils and zinc is the only way to get rid of it for me. My 13-year-old daughter took 30 mg of Zinc and used Lavender topically. I took 75 mg of Zinc and used Birch topically.
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