Poison Ivy Soap Company
STOP THE ITCH of Poison Ivy & Oak!
"I have witnessed firsthand through family members and patients the
incredible benefits of Poison Ivy Soap. As a physician who treats
diabetics regularly, this soap offers a wonderful alternative to
steroids and works quicker in many cases."
~ Dr. Jeffrey G.
Asheville, NC
"I have witnessed firsthand through family members and patients the
incredible benefits of Poison Ivy Soap. As a physician who treats
diabetics regularly, this soap offers a wonderful alternative to
steroids and works quicker in many cases."
~ Dr. Jeffrey G.
Asheville, NC
***Sales Territories Open*** in certain areas! Contact Charles Baker at (870) 448-5381 cell (870) 448-6097 cb@poisonivysoap.com |
Identifying Poison Ivy,
Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
Poison Ivy: Leaves of three, Let it be! Poison ivy can grow in the form of
vines that climb fences or exterior walls or shrubs that can be up to 4 feet tall.
Often, it is the smaller over-looked plants that cause people the most trouble.
Poison ivy, oak and sumac can each be found wild throughout most of the
northern America as well as parts of Europe and Asia, although Poison Ivy is
by far the most common.
Poison Oak: Although it looks very much like poison ivy, poison oak is
found is in less places that poison ivy and tends to grow more often in
bushes, whereas poison ivy often grows in vines or stalks. Both plants turn
red in later summer and fall, and both plants grow berries that are eaten by
as many as 50 or more different species of birds.
Poison Sumac: The main difference between Poison Sumac and its
relatives above is that Poison Sumac has 7 to 13 leaves on each stem. As the
picture here indicates, it can also grow something resembling a flower,
making it harder to keep curious children away.
Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
Poison Ivy: Leaves of three, Let it be! Poison ivy can grow in the form of
vines that climb fences or exterior walls or shrubs that can be up to 4 feet tall.
Often, it is the smaller over-looked plants that cause people the most trouble.
Poison ivy, oak and sumac can each be found wild throughout most of the
northern America as well as parts of Europe and Asia, although Poison Ivy is
by far the most common.
Poison Oak: Although it looks very much like poison ivy, poison oak is
found is in less places that poison ivy and tends to grow more often in
bushes, whereas poison ivy often grows in vines or stalks. Both plants turn
red in later summer and fall, and both plants grow berries that are eaten by
as many as 50 or more different species of birds.
Poison Sumac: The main difference between Poison Sumac and its
relatives above is that Poison Sumac has 7 to 13 leaves on each stem. As the
picture here indicates, it can also grow something resembling a flower,
making it harder to keep curious children away.
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What causes these plants to be poisonous?
It was once believed that the plants themselves caused an allergic rash and
the rash could spread over a person's body or from one person to another.
It is now known that allergic reactions from these plants are actually caused
by Urushiol, a sticky lacquer-like substance found in the sap of the plants.
When this substance is spread, the rash will spread. If this substance can
be removed (it is water-proof), the rash will quit spreading.
Urushiol is extremely toxic. Only 1 nanogram (or one billionth of a gram) is
needed to cause a reaction. To put it even simpler, 500 people could get a
rash from the amount of urushiol that would cover the head of a pin. This
means that just 1/2 oz of urushiol could cause a rash in every person alive
today.
Interestingly, the word "urushiol" is derived from the Japanese word urushi,
which means lacquer. Urushiol is said to have once been used to restore
the gold leaf on the Temple of Kyoto. The purpose was to preserve and
maintain the gold leaf, but it would seem some potential thieves would be
caught "red-handed", making it a natural security device.
It was once believed that the plants themselves caused an allergic rash and
the rash could spread over a person's body or from one person to another.
It is now known that allergic reactions from these plants are actually caused
by Urushiol, a sticky lacquer-like substance found in the sap of the plants.
When this substance is spread, the rash will spread. If this substance can
be removed (it is water-proof), the rash will quit spreading.
Urushiol is extremely toxic. Only 1 nanogram (or one billionth of a gram) is
needed to cause a reaction. To put it even simpler, 500 people could get a
rash from the amount of urushiol that would cover the head of a pin. This
means that just 1/2 oz of urushiol could cause a rash in every person alive
today.
Interestingly, the word "urushiol" is derived from the Japanese word urushi,
which means lacquer. Urushiol is said to have once been used to restore
the gold leaf on the Temple of Kyoto. The purpose was to preserve and
maintain the gold leaf, but it would seem some potential thieves would be
caught "red-handed", making it a natural security device.
Nearly every state in the US has at least one of these poisonous plants growing wild. |
Prevention & Treatment
Remove the urushiol,
Remove the itch,
Prevent the rash
Prevention is of course the best cure, but this is often more easily said than done.
To prevent a reaction from taking place, try to identify these plants and remove them
promptly. Be especially careful not to bruise these plants, as this can cause the release of
airborne Urushiol. DO NOT BURN the plants, as this also causes airborne contamination.
Because the urushiol is a sticky substance, it can stick to any surface it touches. It is
important to properly and immediately clean anything that could have come in contact with
it. This includes clothing, gloves, shoes, lawn and sports equipment, and even animal fur
(such as pets).
Urushiol can stay active, even on dead plants, for as long as 5 years. Some sites proclaim
that dead plants remaining on rooftops for 18 months still caused reactions to the person
removing it. Amazingly, one site even states that highly sensitive people have been known
to have a reaction after coming in contact with items that were contaminated centuries ago!
(For even more information, see also our Recontamination page.)
The most recommended natural ingredient for
completely removing urushiol is jewelweed.
Remove the urushiol,
Remove the itch,
Prevent the rash
Prevention is of course the best cure, but this is often more easily said than done.
To prevent a reaction from taking place, try to identify these plants and remove them
promptly. Be especially careful not to bruise these plants, as this can cause the release of
airborne Urushiol. DO NOT BURN the plants, as this also causes airborne contamination.
Because the urushiol is a sticky substance, it can stick to any surface it touches. It is
important to properly and immediately clean anything that could have come in contact with
it. This includes clothing, gloves, shoes, lawn and sports equipment, and even animal fur
(such as pets).
Urushiol can stay active, even on dead plants, for as long as 5 years. Some sites proclaim
that dead plants remaining on rooftops for 18 months still caused reactions to the person
removing it. Amazingly, one site even states that highly sensitive people have been known
to have a reaction after coming in contact with items that were contaminated centuries ago!
(For even more information, see also our Recontamination page.)
The most recommended natural ingredient for
completely removing urushiol is jewelweed.
Where can you find Jewelweed? Most soaps contain oils or cold cream, which can actually spread rather than remove urushiol. Because urushiol is sticky and virtually invisible, the key to total removal is the soap. Jewelweed is one of the most effective ingredients against urushiol, and our Poison Ivy Soap contains no oils, cold creams, or fragrances. One of the most recommended ingredients in soap for eliminating urushiol, Native Americans used jewelweed plants to cure everything from Poison ivy rashes to stomach cramps. Our Poison Ivy Soap is the only soap available today that does not contain harsh or harmful ingredients. Unlike some poison ivy treatments, our soap can be used anywhere you would normally use soap. Though it sounds bizarre, we have been asked if our soap is safe to use in discrete areas where the rash has spread before soap could be located or used. While it is best to prevent the rash by keeping some Poison Ivy Soap on hand at all times, it is safe to use anywhere you would use regular soap. It is important to keep in mind that there are other "poison ivy" products on the market that, aside from costing far more than our Poison Ivy Soap, can cause extreme irritation due to the chemical ingredients or the manners of directed use of the product. Granny women of the Ozarks used jewelweed in their soaps for various kinds of allergic reactions on the skin for generations, yet most people today can't identify the plant even in their own backyards. Because of its unique healing properties, those who can identify the plant often won't tell you where to find it locally, protective of their own supply. Our Poison Ivy Soap is something every household should have. Compare the price of our soap for prevention to the cost of a doctor's appointment should you breakout or have a rash spread! |
The information provided throughout this site is based on testimonials and has not been fully evaluated by the FDA.
Poison Ivy Soap Company
A division of Charles Baker Sales Inc
110 Ivy Lane, Marshall, AR 72650
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Factory phone number: 870-448-5381
M-F 9am - 5pm
Factory fax number 1-870-448-5505
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A service-connected disabled veteran
owned company
A division of Charles Baker Sales Inc
110 Ivy Lane, Marshall, AR 72650
________________________________
Factory phone number: 870-448-5381
M-F 9am - 5pm
Factory fax number 1-870-448-5505
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A service-connected disabled veteran
owned company
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