Jewelweed
Impatiens capensis
A juicy wild plant famously crushed and applied to soothe poison ivy, stinging nettle, and bug bites.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A juicy wild plant famously crushed and applied to soothe poison ivy, stinging nettle, and bug bites.
A juicy wild plant famously crushed and applied to soothe poison ivy, stinging nettle, and bug bites.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A juicy wild plant famously crushed and applied to soothe poison ivy, stinging nettle, and bug bites.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Topical use; very gentle.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Topical use; very gentle.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.