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    Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac

    Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac



    Other Treatment

    Creating tolerance and reducing sensitivity

    Some cultures, including certain Native American cultures, have used Reference homeopathic treatment for poison ivy, oak, or sumac as a means of preventing the rash. Stories of successful prevention of rash through eating the leaves are common, but research studies have failed to reproduce these results without the people involved in the studies developing mild to serious side effects.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference August 30, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
    Reference H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine


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