Talk:Impatiens capensis
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poison ivy[edit]
A plant-based remedy cited to counter urushiol-induced contact dermatitis is jewelweed, and a Jewelweed mash made from the living plant was effective in reducing poison ivy dermatitis, supporting ethnobotanical use, while jewelweed extracts had no positive effect in clinical studies.[24][25][26][27]
"Jewelweed, or Impatiens capensis, has long been used as a remedy for skin disorders by indigenous North Americans. It apparently contains chemicals that neutralize the components responsible for the skin-irritating effects of poison oak, poison ivy and other irritants including stinging nettle, insect bites and ringworm. Folk remedies also recommend jewelweed poultices as treatment for minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, burns, sores, sprains and warts."
Please add a section about history of herbal/medicinal uses.-71.174.183.90 (talk) 17:15, 11 June 2016 (UTC)
SIlverleaf[edit]
I've always known this plant as either silverleaf or silverweed. Sea Captain Cormac 17:31, 5 August 2017 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cormac Nocton (talk • contribs)
antidote for stinging nettles[edit]
This plant is often found growing alongside stinging nettles. It can be applied to skin that is inflamed by contact with stinging nettles, as an antidote. 23.84.170.230 (talk) 16:14, 9 June 2023 (UTC)