One Natural Poison Ivy Remedy is an Herb: Jewelweed
If you have come into contact with poison ivy or poison oak, the first thing to do is wash the area with cold soap and water. Once you’ve done this, now you can call on jewelweed.
Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is a plant that grows in wetter conditions, such as near a stream.
Pick a bunch, crush it, and rub it on exposed parts of your body that might come in contact or have already come in contact with poison ivy. It is a juicy plant. It is more effective before the urushiol oils (the poison ivy oils) set into your skin that cause the skin rash.
Knowledge of jewelweed coupled with awareness is the true poison ivy remedy.
Preparing for Poison Ivy Season: Jewelweed Ideas
Collect a bunch of jewelweed and make a tea. That is, bring a pot of water to a boil (4 cups or so), put the jewelweed in (chop a large handful), and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then strain it out.
You can bathe in this tea, just treat the affected area, or freeze it into ice cubes. You can apply the ice to exposed areas or areas that are already suffering from the rash.