Jewelweed has been used as a food source, as well as for medicinal purposes. Jewelweed extract is best known for its skin healing properties and is considered to be the best natural remedy for poison ivy, poison oak, and other skin irritants. It can even be used as a preventative for poison oak and poison ivy irritations. Poultices and salves from Jewelweed are a folk remedy for bruises, burns, cuts, eczema, insect bites, sores, sprains, warts, and ringworm. It has also been used internally for jaundice and asthma, although popularity in this area is diminishing.
Jewelweed also called Touch Me Nots or impatiens, has been studied in clinical trials and has been shown to be every bit as effective as cortisone based creams for the treatment of rashes from poisonous plants. Topical application of Jewelweed liquid herbal extract not only cures the discomfort of these types of poisoning, it also prevents the reaction if you rub it on your skin before venturing into the plants' habitat. You may also use it rub on the handles of tools that have been or will be used in areas where poisonous plants grow.
Jewelweed tincture has also been used to treat sprains, burns, cuts, eczema, insect bites, hemorrhoids, warts, and corns. A study showed Jewelweed to have potent antifungal properties and is useful found to be useful as a treatment for athlete's foot, ringworm, and dandruff.
Besides having a foul taste, Jewelweed is a diuretic, emetic, cathartic and purgative, which could be dangerous for some people. Due to its high mineral content, it is considered dangerous when consumed in large amount. The plant is safest and most effective when used in an external wash, in a poultice or salve.
Ingredients: Jewelweed, Structured Water and 20% Alcohol.
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Instructions: Use externally. Also used internally, 6 to 12 drops or up to 1 teaspoon of tincture 1 to 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications: This liquid herbal plant extract/tincture is safest and most effective when used in an external wash, salve or poultice.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by New Way Herbs is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own healthcare provider.
