Herbs: Help, I have Rue Rash!!!, 0 by bonehead

bonehead wrote:
As I weeded around my established rue this year, I took extra precautions to try not to rub against it too much. I've never before had any problem with a rash but figured it wouldn't hurt to be cautious. It was a hot sunny day when I was working around it (lots of bare skin) and so far, no rash of any sort. In the past I've dug right into the midst of it for pruning etc. and have never had a problem. BUT I do know that certain plants release their oils at different stages of maturity and can also be triggered by weather conditions, so I will continue to play it safe around the rue. I love its sharp smell.