13/06/2026
Summer is here! And that means so are the run ins with poison ivy & poison oak!
I got a call from a client with a request for a quick remedy for her daughter so we whipped this up today and I wanted to share what we used and how we did it because this is one of those things you can file away and use forever right at home!! We discovered this goldmine in Tennessee when our client was on day 11 of a wicked rash and steroid shots had already failed! It took 26 hours to completely clear his skin after using Out of the woods!
Byond BeLeaf “Out of the Woods” salve for poison ivy/oak relief:
Our poison ivy relief paste begins with whole calendula flowers, which we grind into a fine powder to maximize contact with the skin. Calendula has been treasured by herbalists for generations due to its soothing properties and its ability to support irritated, inflamed skin.
We then combine:
4 parts Bentonite Clay
1 part Aloe Powder
3 oz Ground Calendula
Distilled water is slowly added until a smooth paste forms.**WE ONLY USE DISTILLED WATER BECAUSE IT AVOIDS BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION THE MOST**
Why these ingredients?
🍃 Bentonite Clay helps absorb excess moisture from weeping rashes while creating a cooling sensation on irritated skin.
🍃 Aloe is well known for its ability to soothe hot, angry skin and provide comforting hydration.
🍃 Calendula is one of the most beloved skin supportive herbs in herbal medicine and is often used to calm redness and irritation.
This salve will stay fresh and usable for a week in the fridge! Discard after a week!
One important detail that many people overlook: Bentonite clay should always be mixed using wooden, silicone, glass, or other non-metal utensils.
Bentonite clay carries a natural electrical charge. Many herbalists believe that contact with metal may reduce some of the unique properties that make bentonite so popular for topical applications. For this reason, we always reach for wooden spoons and glass bowls when preparing our clay based remedies.
Nature has provided an incredible pharmacy all around us. Sometimes the simplest ingredients, carefully chosen and thoughtfully prepared, can provide remarkable comfort when our skin needs a little extra support.
Byond BeLeaf Natural Health Apothecary
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated.
Plants over pills♥️🍃