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Skin Irritations Jewelweed Poison Ivey and Oak Remedy 2 cups jewelweed stems and leaves 4 cups water. Add the jewelweed stems and leave to the water. Bring to a boil. Remove form heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain. When cool, apply this tea to the poison-ivy or poison-oak rash and other affected areas. This is the best “cure” for poison ivy or poison oak. Jewelweed often grows near the offending poison-ivy and poison-oak vines. Sassafras Root Bath Sassafras roots Water Sassafras roots can ease suffering from a poison-ivy rash. Use clean roots, added to a small pot of water, to make a strong tea. Bring the water and roots to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain. Add the strong tea to your bathwater. Soak in the bath for 20 minutes.
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