Poison Ivy

Common name: Jewelweed

 

Genus: Impatiens

 

Species: Capensis

 

Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest

 

Uses: Helps cure posion ivy rashes (Anti-inflammatory and fungicide)

 

Preparation:

1. Simply break the stem an drub it on the infected area a person can also do this before going out as a prevention method for poison ivy
2. Create a poultice out of the leaves (crushed and boiled) and rub it on the skin

Active chemicals: Lawsone: which has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties  

 

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