Deborah : I've not tried it, but am merely speculating that a witchhazel dilution may give some relief. In canada, they even sell it in the drugstores. ........manfred ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deborah Byron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 7:28 AM Subject: poison oak
> I am desperately seeking advice on how to treat a worsening case of > poison oak. It is day 8 and still spreading in spite of initially using > homeopathic 30X Rhus Tox, an herbal tincture astringent, then on to > topical applications of vinegar and aloe vera, and now, finally and > reluctantly, generic benadryl (an over-the-counter antihistamine) both > topically and orally. It feels like it has become systemic now, although > dissolving benadryl tablets in water and applying to the affected areas > has brought some relief. > > Has anyone out there found a successful way to treat this affliction > without resorting to allopathic steroids? > > Hopefully, > Deborah >
