One can reduce the swelling, redness and pain of the poison oak rash by using these home remedies for it.
- Hot water compress : Take a cloth soaked in hot water. Then place it on a place of the skin which is not close to the rash. If you can bear the heat of the cloth, place it on the poison oak rash. In some cases, the heat of the cloth can cause the outer skin of the blister to break open, releasing blood serum. This can provide great relief from the poison oak rash.
- Aloe Vera : It is one of the most soothing plants for the skin. Take a slice of Aloe Vera plant and apply it on the poison oak rashes. It reduces the pain and burning sensation, which is a great relief.
- Tea tree oil : Put a few drops of tea tree oil in olive oil and apply it on the poison oak. It can reduce the real cause behind the rashes.
- Apple cider vinegar : Prepare a wash using apple cider vinegar and water. Dip the affected body part in this solution and keep it for some time. It can reduce the inflammatory response caused by the poison oak on the skin.
- Oatmeal paste : Make a paste of ground oats and apply on the poison oak blisters. It significantly reduces the itching. This prevents the person from scratching the rashes and thus prevents further trouble.
- Bentonite clay : This special clay is good for poison oak blisters. It reduces the size of blisters, pain and itching sensation.
- Try some of the poison ivy remedies as they can also help with poison oak condition.
Herbal remedies for poison oak rash :
In many cases, poison oak can be very painful. Some herbal remedies can provide quick relief.
- In Native American remedies, Grindelia ( which is a flowering herb ) is a remedy for poison oak rash. It is known to help with the itching of poison oak rash.
- Burdock leaves can also help in treating the poison oak rash.
- Mullein leaves are also used for treating poison oak.
Poison oak may take many days or even weeks in resolving, troubling all the while. One should let it take natural air.
In fact, one of the most important things is to learn and teach others about the identification of poison oak, so that children, adults etc do not contact the poisonous plant.
