Re:Andy's most excellent for poison ivy

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> Does anyone have any cool topicals for poison ivy? Are there any

> discussions of this topic anywhere?

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> From the teachings of Andy Ellis. These really work: (written in Qian)

 

Washes: Soak herbs 30 minutes in 1 Qt. Water. Cook 30 minutes. Apply

1-2X/day and let dry on skin.

 

Ku Shen 5

Bai Xian Pi 5

Ming Fan 10

Cang Er Zi 3

 

If weepy add Long Dan Cao

If long term add Zao Jiao Ci

 

 

Wash for eyes

 

Sang Ye 7

Pu Gong Ying 7

Ju Hua 7

 

Strain really well through muslin and apply to eyes

 

Plaster:

Cook 20 Qian of Ma Chi Xian for 30 minutes. Use small amount of liquid to

combine with the following powders to make a paste that is the consistency

of calamine lotion. Dab it on with cotton ball or fingers. Can use this

after the wash dries or by itself. (Laurel Turk says " this was my favorite-

very soothing and drying)

Powdered:

Qing Dai 3

Shi Gao 4

Hua Shi 4

Huang Bai 2

 

You can also take the dry powder and sprinkle it on the very oozy areas.

 

Internal prescription (vary according to differential dx)

 

Jin Yin Hua 20

Lian Qiao 10

Chi Shao 10

Zhi Zi 10

Gan Cao 4

Fang Feng 10

Huang Qin 10

Che Qian Zi 10

Ku Shen 10

 

 

Also, we have found from experience that if people take prednisone for

poison ivy it will likely recur in a serious manner every year regardless of

exposure to the plant.

 

Sharon Weizenbaum

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At 10:08 AM -0400 6/20/03, sharon weizenbaum

wrote:

Also, we have found from experience

that if people take prednisone for

poison ivy it will likely recur in a serious manner every year

regardless of

exposure to the

plant.

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My first episode was particularly nasty and long lasting (perhaps

because I didn't know what it was at first, having not had an outbreak

before). I consulted a physician at the time, and asked about

prednisone. He refused to prescribe it and strongly advised against

it.

 

Thanks for posting the herbal recommendations, Sharon.

 

Rory

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