Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Treatment Vitamin C with bioflavonoids prevents infection and reduces swelling.  Calcium and Beta-carotene help boost the immune response and to speed healing of poison ivy.  Zinc helps to repair skin tissue damaged by poison ivy.  Calamine lotion is good to speed healing of poison ivy.  Vitamin E oil or cream is effective to prevent scars and to help healing.  Vitamin A with mixed caroteriods, helps to repair skin tissue and boosts the immune system.  Eat a diet rich in sea vegetables, it will provide to the body tons of immune-boosting minerals.  Apply cool water compresses mixed with 1 tsp. of sea salt per pint of water over blisters and crusts to calm. Leave the compresses for 15 minutes, repeating the procedure for a few hours until itching is gone.  Cool oatmeal, salt or diluted vinegar baths also reduce itching. After the bath, dry the affected area with a blow dryer it will reduce the itching.  1 tsp. of water with 3 tsp. of one of these dry ingredients; cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal or Epson salts. Make a paste and apply over the affected skin.  For cooling relief, apply over the itching area aloe Vera juice, tofu or watermelon rind, they soothe and dry poison ivy immediately.  Calendula lotion is very good in reducing itching, limiting the spread of the rash and helping the body to heal faster.  Mix any or all of these ingredients and make a tea to detoxify the body: burdock, nettle, red clover and yellow dock. Drink a cup of tea 3 or 4 times a day until rash is gone.  Try any of these essential oils to soothe inflamed skin, reduce itching and to relieve anxiety: benzoin, cedarwood, chamomile, everlasting, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, neroli, orange, patchouli, peppermint, rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, tea tree, thyme, and ylang ylang. Use them in baths, compresses and body oil. Close Browser/Window To Return To The Main Menu