Anacardiaceae Homeopathy Eastern poison oak

Anacardiaceae Homeopathy Eastern poison oak
Family:Anacardiaceae Homeopathy; Irritant; Narcotic; Parasiticide; Rubefacient; Salve; Stimulant.
Common name:Eastern poison oak
Poison oak has occasionally been used medicinally though it is an extremely poisonous plant and great caution should be exercised. Any herbal use should only be undertaken under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. See also the notes above on toxicity.A fluid extract of the fresh leaves is irritant narcotic rubefacient and stimulant. It has been used with some success in the treatment of paralysis obstinate herpatic eruptions palsy and in various forms of chronic and obstinate eruptive diseases.A mash of the leaves has been used to treat ringworm. An external application has also been used in the treatment of herpes sores.A poultice of the plant has been used to treat infectious sores on the lips.The root has been used to make a poultice and salve in the treatment of chronic sores and swollen glands.A homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh leaves. These should be harvested of a night-time during damp weather and before the plant flowers. This remedy has a wide range of applications and is one of the main treatments for mumps it is also used in a wide range of skin disorders.

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