You would not think that a plant that causes a rash would also be a remedy for it, but Rhus Toxicodendron does just that. You have probably been told “leaves of three leave them be,” which refers to poison ivy and the discomfort it causes. However, you be surprised to know that this homeopathic medicine is made from leaves that are collected at night when the plant is most poisonous. The medicinal history of the plant started in the late 18th century when it was used to treat rheumatism and paralysis. The plant belongs to the Anacardiaceae family and grows in the wooded areas and fields in North America.

Some of the ailments that Rhus Toxicodendron is a remedy for include: swollen glands, fever, inflammations of the mucous membranes and the muscles, restlessness and skin conditions. Furthermore your homeopathic doctor could recommend it for a host of complaints that you might have which include poison ivy, back pain, chicken pox, herpes, colds, flu, hives, measles, mumps, nerve pain, sore throat, sprains and muscle strains, arthritis, dermatitis, carpal tunnel, bursitis, fevers and rheumatism.

You would want to pay particular attention to Rhus Toxicodendron if you have arthritic conditions in your joints or muscles. Rhus Toxicodendron is one of the homeopathic remedies for these conditions. Conditions of the skin are a common problem when you are using Rhus Tox and you may suffer from large blisters, hives, moist eruptions, abscesses or eczema. You also might get rashes in the genital region. Inflamed blisters and itchy, red skin that are full of a clear fluid or oozy pus generally accompany poison ivy, chicken pox, or poison oak. Herpes outbreaks also cause inflamed blisters. Cold sores are formed on the lips. You should consult with your physician to discuss the side effects Rhus Toxicodendron might have on you as everyone is different.

Rhus Toxicodendron has been proven to be an effective remedy to treat the skin disorders that show intumescences, redness, and burning. For bright-red erysipelas that is confined to the upper side of your face it is an excellent remedy. During a severe inflammation of the skin Rhus Toxicodendron is often more useful than veratrum and aconite. Also, Eczema, pemphigus, and a host of other inflammatory and irritable skin afflictions are greatly reduced when intumescences, redness, and burning are the major symptoms. This often relieves Erythematous and inflammation of the vulva together with irritation and itching. Rhus Toxicodendron as well also helps with reddened, tumid, and glistening enlargements.