<a href="#"> Jewelweed, Poison Ivy Treatment from Nature </a><br>
Judi Singleton<br>
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<p><p> Jewelweed, Poison Ivy Treatment from Nature <br><br>Impatiens capensis Other names:Pale Touch-Me-Not, Touch-Me-Not, Wild <br><br>Celandine, Spotted Touch-Me-Not, Speckled Jewels, Balsam Weed, Wild <br><br>Balsam, Balsam A'Florae, Slipperweed, Silverweed, Wild Lady's Slipper, <br><br>Quick-in-the-hand<br><br>I love these old names for plants they are so descriptive. You might <br><br>know Jewelweed by any of the above names. It is a member of the <br><br>Impatiens family and even the impatiens we plant in the yard have some <br><br>medicinal value against the below nasties of the wild. <br><br>Well, The weather is warm and it is time to get out in nature again. If <br><br>you are like me you like to hike and camp but there are some things <br><br>about nature that are not so much fun, like poison ivy and poison oak. <br>Jewelweed is a natural remedy and preventative for poison ivy, oak, <br> Jewel Weed is an effective natural herbal remedy not only for poison <br><br>ivy, but also for poison oak, okra spines, stinging nettle, and other <br><br>irritating plants; as well as bug bites and razor burn. Jewel Weed, is <br><br>also used for acne, heat rash, ringworm and many other skin disorders. <br>When traveling across the United States a few years ago I got bit by <br><br>chiggers and it proved effective for those rascally little buggers <br><br>which itch like crazy. Here are some of the other uses of Jewel Weed I <br><br>found in the herbal books. antiparasitic,digestive aid,diuretic,As a <br><br>diuretic, it is effective in cases of edema (dropsy). <br>liver stimulant,mildly laxative. In ointments, it can be used to treat <br><br>hemorrhoids and other varicose conditions. <br><br> <br><br> <br>Jewelweed is a smooth annual; 3-5 ft. Leaves oval, round- toothed; <br><br>lower ones opposite, upper ones alternate. A bit trumpet shaped, the <br><br>flowers hang from the plant much as a jewel from a necklace, Pale <br><br>Jewelweed has yellow flowers, Spotted Touch-Me-Nots have orange flowers <br><br>with dark red dots. The seeds will 'pop' when touched , that is where <br><br>the name came from. The Spotted Jewelweed variety is most commonly used <br><br>for rashes although the Pale Jewelweed may also have medicinal <br><br>properties. Jewelweed usually grows in wet spots next to creeks and <br><br>river beds. It grows in the vicintiy of poison oak, poison ivy and <br><br>stinging nettles. Yes, Mother Nature was very nice to us there. Jewel <br><br>weed's nectar attracts hummingbirds.<br><br>If you step in a patch of poison Ivy or poison oak don't rub it no <br><br>matter how much it itches as rubbing cause the oil to spread. Many <br><br>people even get the rash from their pets fur. If you can find Jewel <br><br>Weed you are in luck. Shred the leaves and put the juice on the rash <br><br>immediately. Fresh juice is best but if you can preserve it by freezing <br><br> ahead of time that works too. Freeze the leaves in ice cubes and <br><br>spread it on the rash. The tea is said to work like a preventive.<br><p> About the Author 
<p>About the Author: Judi Singleton is the publisher of Jassmine's Journal <br><br>for only $60. a year you can receive one or two lists or all eight. To <br><br>subscribe go to <a href="http://www.motherearthpublishing.com">http://www.motherearthpublishing.com</a><p><p><p><p><p> 
 

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