Home : Health : Remedies : Poison ivy rash : Baking soda

Poison Ivy, oak, sumac or prickly heat rashes get some relief

Soothe the itchy skin of poison ivy, oak or sumac or prickly heat in a comforting Baking Soda (Bicarbonate of Soda) bath. Add 1/2 cup of Baking Soda to a bath of water or make a paste( 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water) for more localized rashes and irritations.

Visitors comments

Works great Comments By: George on 2004-07-15 I can vouch for this tip 100%. I had an unknown rash on my arm. It was about 4 inches across. It came on after working in the garden. It was awful. I had it for a few days and then I remembered the baking soda. I made a paste up and spread it on the rash. Within a minute the itching had gone. Within a day it had dried up and after a few days it was gone. The best thing was that the baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) took away the discomfort.   Agree! Comments By: Joanne on 2005-07-12 My fiance' had a terrible case of poison ivy, he tried ever over the counter remedy, until I found this tip. Within a minute he found great relief, and was able to stay sane until he could get steroids the next day from the doctor. Baking soda really works.   =) Comments By: john on 2006-07-04 i was goin insane i didnt know wat the rash was and i tried everything possible lotions, calamine lotion, chlorine, ect. then i found this tip its a mircle!   it works!! tu sabes??? Comments By: cindy on 2006-08-18 yo i got poison sumac on my face!!! i tried the bakin soda thing and its workin!! it dried it up and everything and its clearin it up!   Curing of Heat Rashes Comments By: Christino on 2011-01-12 Heat rash, also known as miliary eruption in general condition appears especially in the warm season. Although heat rash affects both the children and adults.You can get relief of rash by adding baking soda in bathing water. Â