 A plant-based remedy cited to counter urushiol-induced contact dermatitis is jewelweed, and a jewelweed mash made from the living plant was effective in reducing urushiol dermatitis, supporting ethnobotanical use, while jewelweed extracts had no positive effect in clinical studies.Others argue that prevention of lesions is easy if one practices effective washing, using plain soap, scrubbing with a washcloth, and rinsing three times within 2–8 hours of exposure.The oozing fluids released by scratching blisters do not spread the poison.