Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis
Family:Impatiens capensis; Antidote; Poultice; Stings; Warts.
Common name:Jewelweed
Jewelweed was commonly used as a medicinal herb by a number of native North American Indian tribes and has been widely used in domestic medicine. Its main value lies in its external application for wounds and a range of skin complaints. However it is little used in modern herbalism and is considered to be dangerous and 'wholly questionable' when used internally. The herb is antidote cathartic diuretic and emetic. An infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers difficult urination measles stomach cramps jaundice etc. The juice of the leaves is used externally in the treatment of piles fungal dermatitis nettle stings poison ivy rash burns etc. The sap is used to remove warts. A poultice of the leaves is applied to bruises burns cuts etc.

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