Another tip is that rubbing Jewelweed (also called touch-me-not) all over the area that contacted the poison ivy will help neutralize the reaction if you realize that you have contacted it. You'll have to crack open the stem and rub the inside on yourself for maximum effect (there is a lot more juice there).

Jewelweed is the plant with the seed pods that explode when you touch them. Here are some pictures:




It spreads really easily, but also pulls up really easily, so it's not hard to keep under control.

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