Originally posted by robtcorl On the subject of nettle, we always called it stinging nettle, there is a quick cure, jewelweed juice.
Jewelweed usually grows near areas of nettle and I've used its juice several times in the past.
I did not know that it's supposed to be good for poison ivy too.
Jewelweed, Poison Ivy Treatment from Nature, About Jewelweed plant it actually works...I didn't know about the nettle thing though
a river valley west of here grows poison ivy and yellow jackets
for years ivy wasn't an issue but apparently you can become sensitized with repeated exposure
was working at a farm
started itching and swelling
the woman of the house went into the ditch pulled up a plant
plucked the flowers and rubbed them on my hands and forearms
by the end of day I was ok
generally if you find jewelweed there will be poison ivy nearby...and hummingbirds
the hummers seem to like the nectar in the little flower cups
worth a stop in august and September if you know where some grows