Genus name- Impatiens capensis
Habitat- clearings and places that get good precipitation,
Active chemical ingredients-Lawsone which has anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties to help treat the poison ivy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawsone
Uses-the plant helps to ease irritation of nettle stings and poison ivy rashes
Preparation- rubbing the crushed stems and leaves on skin
Sources
http://www.thenaturelabs.com/
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/i/impatiens-capensis=jewelweed.php
No comments:
Post a Comment