urushiol
Sign in to saveUrushiol is an oily mixture of organic compounds with allergenic and sensitizing properties found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae, especially Toxicodendron spp. (e.g., poison oak, Chinese lacquer tree, poison ivy, poison sumac), Comocladia spp. (maidenplums), Metopium spp. (poisonwood), and also in parts of the mango tree and the fruit of the cashew tree.
Research
329 papers- Urushiol-Based Antimicrobial Coatings: Molecular Mechanisms, Structural Innovations, and Multifunctional Applications.Polymers · 2025
- Zn(2+) @Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Urushiol Preparation of Nanofibrous Membranes and Their Synergistic Effect.Macromolecular bioscience · 2023
- Urushiol-Based Coating with High Surface Hydrophilicity for Easy-Cleaning of Oil Pollutants.Polymers · 2024
- Urushiol oligomer preparation and evaluations of their antibacterial, antioxidant, and thermal stability.Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition · 2025
- Light-curable urushiol enhanced bisphenol A glycidyl dimethacrylate dentin bonding agent.Journal of dentistry · 2024
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9 sectionsContents
- History
- Characteristics
- Allergic response and treatment
- Mechanism of action
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Urushiol is an oily mixture of organic compounds with allergenic and sensitizing properties found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae, especially Toxicodendron spp. (e.g., poison oak, Chinese lacquer tree, poison ivy, poison sumac), Comocladia spp. (maidenplums), Metopium spp. (poisonwood), and also in parts of the mango tree and the fruit of the cashew tree.
In most individuals, urushiol causes an allergic skin rash on contact, known as urushiol-induced contact dermatitis.