Jewelweed

Jewelweed

Impatiens capensis

Habitat:
found in eastern deciduous forest
woodlands

Uses:
juice of leaves used against poison ivy
poultice of leaves applied to burns
poultice of leaves applied to cuts
fungal dermatitis

Active ingredient:
lawsone

http://wildflowerfinder.org.uk/Flowers/B/Balsam(Himalayan)/Lawsone.png

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