Healerwitch's Garden
Orange Touch Me Not
Genus: Impatiens.
Species: Impatiens capensis.
Also called the Spotted Jewelweed
The Jewelweed plant has been used for centuries in North America by Native Americans of several different tribes, and Herbalists, as a natural preventative and treatment for poison ivy and poison oak; and is a folk remedy for many other skin disorders. The juice (sap) of the jewelweed has been used by Native Americans, particularly those living in Appalachia, as a prophylactic against poison ivy rash, and as a treatment after the eruptions have occurred
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
If you want bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to visit, this is a great addition!
