Successful treatment of poison oak dermatitis treated with Grindelia spp. (Gumweed)

J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Aug;11(4):709-10. doi: 10.1089/acm.2005.11.709.

Abstract

Poison oak and related hypersensitivity dermatitides are age-old problems that have historically been treated with herbal medicines before the availability of corticosteroids. Few of these historical therapies have been rigorously investigated. The case presented here provides some insight into the potential efficacy of certain herbs for relieving mild-to-moderate poison ivy dermatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Dermatitis, Toxicodendron / drug therapy*
  • Dermatitis, Toxicodendron / etiology
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Grindelia*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Toxicodendron / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Plant Extracts