How Do You Treat Poison Ivy Bran?
Once you have poison ivy, you may as well resign yourself to some suffering. No matter how much calamine lotion you apply, those pesky welts are going to itch and you simply cannot scratch them. The best way to soothe the itching and temporarily forget your plant troubles is with a nice, warm bran bath. Your skin will feel softer and smoother when you get out, and the bran will cause the welts to shrink back into your skin while calming the itchy, inflamed areas. Bring the bran and a quart of water to boil in the pot. As the mixture is heating, you may need to stir it from time to time to be sure that the bran on the bottom of the pot does not scorch. Once it has reached a rolling boil, move on. Simmer the bran and water for 30 minutes. Cover the pot to keep in the steam and stir it occasionally. Pour the mixture through the sieve. You can catch the bran water in the large mixing bowl. Be careful when you are pouring as the water will still be quite hot. You will be left with a bran pu
