Outwitting Poison Ivy : 101 Ways to Prevent and Treat the Effects of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac--For Hikers, Campers, Gardeners,9781585742738

Outwitting Poison Ivy : 101 Ways to Prevent and Treat the Effects of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac--For Hikers, Campers, Gardeners

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ISBN13: 9781585742738
ISBN10: 1585742732
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2001-06-01
Publisher(s): The Lyons Press
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Summary

This is a factual and sometimes humorous look at one of the most irksome weeds in the woods. It identifies poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac and enables anyone to identify these plants in the wild. Photos.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Foreword ix
William L. Epstein, M.D.
Introduction How the author came to care about poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac xiii
The Toxic Trio
Identifying poison ivy, oak, and sumac by location, description, and name; and an introduction to the mysteries of the offending oil urushiol
1(24)
War Stories and Old Wives' Tales
The history and lore of poison ivy, oak, and sumac; how urushiol sneaks around; and a compendium of dastardly home remedies
25(16)
Chicken Little and the FDA
How the human body, medical science, and the Federal Drug Administration react to urushiol
41(24)
``You're Gonna Need an Ocean of Cal-o-mine Lotion''
A guide to the secrets of avoiding exposure and treating reactions
65(22)
Foreign Lands and Farmer Birds
How poison ivy, oak, and sumac travel; and consideration of their management and eradication
87(18)
Bibliography 105(4)
Index 109

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