Its Spring and soon Summer in my part of the world .. with these seasons we all love to get out and take photos …expecially in the woods and forests ….but they can be a dangerous place for you ......... especially with plants..beautiful at times but not good for your bodys immune system *
Here are some interesting facts about Urushiol Oil which is found in Poison Ivy , Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac in the woods and forests and other places ( bogs ,wet marshes & mountain areas ) where WE all go to take photos … the rash from one of these plants is not something you ever want …..learn to recognize these plants to avoid them ..its really important ... most have 3 leaves for a starter !
Urushiol Oil is Potent
Only 1 nanogram (billionth of a gram) needed to cause rash
Average is 100 nanograms for most people
1/4 ounce of urushiol is all that is needed to cause a rash in every person on earth
500 people could itch from the amount covering the head of a pin
Specimens of urushiol several centuries old have found to cause dermatitis in sensitive people.
1 to 5 years is normal for urushiol oil to stay active on any surface including dead plants
Derived from urushi, Japanese name for lacquer *
Joanne Bradley, 3 months ago
Thanks for the info Elaine. Like you I am heading outside and a good remember at the beginning of the season is right on!
blamo, 3 months ago
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Lucindawind in reply to Joanne Bradley’s comment, 3 months ago
yes it is Joannne .. I keep forgetting about it and Ive been in the woods alot lately ..fortunately I have not come across it that I know of and there is some around ( poison Ivy ) Im sure Im luck will run out if I dont watch myself …
Lucindawind in reply to blamo’s comment, 3 months ago
lol okkkkkkk
Charles Dobbs, 3 months ago
Leaves of Three…Let Them Be!