Inhalation may produce severe trauma to the oral and nasal mucosa and lung tissue. Other Poison oak has blunt-tipped leaflets, hairy on both sides, that cluster in three leaflets per leaf stem. The plant commonly appears as either an unsupported, erect bush or a vine, and the center leaf of the cluster resembles an oak leaf. Western poison oak grows along the Pacific Coast from New Mexico to Canada, in low places, thickets and wooded slopes. Leaves generally bright, shiny green above, paler below.
Fruits are small whitish berries.
After cleaning the skin apply a mixture of Sassafras, Grindelia, and Peppermint Oil in tincture form to eliviate the iching. This is followed by applying an herbal salve made up of Comfrey Root, Calendula, Chamomile, Plantain, Chickweed, Mullien, Olive Oil, St Johnswort Oil, and Citrus extract to help heal the skin. Excellent for the external treatment of poison oak and ivy.