It is not uncommon to come upon poison oak sinuously winding its way up the oak trees, or bushing out from the side of the road. We learned to spot poison oak early as kids. It has a distinctive look to it--even the bare branches. Most people are very allergic to it.It is a beautiful plant, but the oils are VERY toxic. One only has to brush against a leaf with a coat sleeve. Until washed, the oils remain. Touch it days, or weeks later and soon the blistering, weeping and itching begin. Nasty stuff for all its beauty!
I am sure I must have brushed up against something in the woods not too long ago--I've been fighting poison oak for a week now. It got on my neck and into my eyes. Just today it seems to be a bit better ... hurrah for Calamine lotion!
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Do be careful with your eyes, my friend! I am glad to read it's improving.
Oh Beth how awful! My daughter is extremely allergic. The last time she reacted so badly that her eyes swelled shut.
Sorry to hear about the poison ivy, Beth.
I feel for you, sissie! I once drove by a field where someone was burning it, and got smoke in my car. Ended up with poison oak in my eyes, throat, nose, and hands. Yikes. I hope the itching stops soon.
Poison oak! My apologies, Beth. I didn't mean to ascribe another maladie to you. One, I'm sure, is bad enough.
Sounds awful! Do take care and hope your eyes heal soon.
BTW - when my son was young, he was warned not to pee or p-- in the woods. One day he came home with his bum full of poison ivy! Guess what he was doing in the woods!
Oh!!Hope ur fine!! Is it also found in India??
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