Jewelweed - Relief of Poison Ivy

Although rashes from poison ivy and poison oak are extremely uncomfortable, but they are can be treated with home remedies.

1. Look for jewelweed growing in moist ground near poison ivy plants as in the picture. Gather the stems and leaves after the dew is off the plants (10 to 11 am). 
2. Cut the plants into 1 - 2 inch pieces, put them in a plastic bag, and then flatten them with a rolling pin, crushing them. 
3. Put the crushed pieces in a pot, add enough water to cover the plant and  bring to boil and simmer until the water is reduced to half and color is amber.
4. Let it cool, strain and pour the liquid in ice cube trays.

You can wash the affected are with a cube three or four times a day until the rash is gone. It not feels good, but it also works.

You can also buy jewelweed seeds and grow your own to be safe incase you don't find.