How Do You Use Colloidal Oatmeal To Treat Poison Sumac?
You can use colloidal oatmeal, which consists of rolled oats that have been ground into a fine powder, to treat the itching caused by poison sumac rashes naturally. By soaking in a cool oatmeal bath for 15 to 20 minutes at least twice a day, you can obtain hours of relief from itching and blistering. Make your own colloidal oatmeal by purchasing organic rolled oats and grinding them into a fine powder using a coffee mill, grinder or food processor. You will know when the colloidal oatmeal is the right consistency when you can dissolve a spoonful in a glass of water, instantly producing an even, milky liquid. Add 1 to 3 cups of colloidal oatmeal into a bathtub full of cool to lukewarm water to treat your poison sumac rashes. Avoid using hot water in your oatmeal bath, since it can aggravate blisters and rashes. Stir the water thoroughly, breaking up all clumps of oatmeal from the bottom and sides of the bathtub. Use a few handfuls of Epsom salts or baking soda to increase the effectiven
