Wild Parsnip / Poison Ivy Healing Salt Solution

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Equipment

Small jar or container (to store salt solution a spray bottle makes a convenient applicator)
Bandages
Cotton Pad or square

Ingredients

2 tbsp Distilled or RO water
1 tsp Salt I use Redmonds
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar preferably with the mother
2 drops Tea Tree Oil Cleansing
2 drops Peppermint Oil Cooling

Instructions

Mix salt and water in container and shake until completely dissolved
Add the rest of the ingredients
Store mixture in fridge between uses
Apply to wild parsnip or poison ivy rash 3-4 times a day on a cotton pad. Soak a minimum 5 minutes.
Follow with aloe vera gel, calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or calendula salve between applications if the area is particularly raw. This is not a necessary step but can also help prevent scarring.
Shake or mix solution well before each application.

Notes

Why This Solution Works:

The salt and vinegar act to dry out the blister, rash, and oils caused by the oils and sap of the wild parsnip plant. Some advise not to use any oils on plant rashes such as poison oak, Ivy, and Parsnip. I did have good results following the salt solution with a calendula salve. Although calamine lotion, aloe vera, and hydrocortisone creams are often suggested in place of a salve for healing.

Does This Home Remedy Sting?

If the blister has ruptured, the rash is raw, or the under-layer of skin is exposed the salt and vinegar will sting the wound. Applying a salve, aloe vera, or coconut oil before using the solution may help reduce stinging. If the stinging is unbearable, using calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream may be your best option for healing.