What is the survival benefit of poison ivy?

Plants like ivy are not killed by a single hunger herbivore, they are only at risk from overgrazing by a herd that leaves the soil denuded and unsuitable for life. A healthy rash does a fine job of dissuading such grazers in nature. read more

I observe that plants and many animals have all manner of defences that entail sacrifice of a few individuals to protect the species. If a herbivore was to munch on the Sumac rhus or any related strain of poison ivy, they might regret it, but would be unlikely to nibble on those same curious leaves next time. read more

Follow this with Poison Ivy. Either tincture the flowers of Poison Ivy or buy the tincture from a drug store. Take 5 drops in water, once, every day, for 7 days. Take Turmeric as follows. Take 3 table spoons of organic Turmeric. Boil in half a liter of water till it becomes pasty. Remove from fire. Cool. Store in a jar in a fridge. read more

Any outdoorsman needs to know how to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac in every season. Learn how to identify these plants and treat the rashes they cause. read more