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	jewelweed - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		The native American species (two in the East, three in the far West, and one in Central America) are known as jewelweeds, snapweeds, and touch-me-nots, the names being used interchangeably and sometimes applied to the whole genus.
		The jewelweed family is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Geraniales.
		Thinning reduces the effect of rust infection on jewelweed (Impatiens capensis).
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-jewelwee.html (314 words)

	Jewelweed - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jewelweed is a North American common name for a number of species of flowering plant in the genus Impatiens, family Balsaminaceae, native to eastern North America.
		An oft-repeated folk saying, "Wherever poison ivy is found, jewelweed grows close by," is untrue; poison ivy grows in a wide variety of habitats, while jewelweed is restricted to moist bottomlands and valleys with rich soil.
		Jewelweed grows in sunny, wet areas, such as roadside ditches.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jewelweed (417 words)

	Amazon Discovery jewelweed soap
		Jewelweed is used in folk medicine for many purposes, most notably is as a remedy for poison ivy that stops itch and promotes healing.
		Jewelweed soap and liquid can go a long way to make your summer more comfortable as it eases the itch of bug bites and plant irritations.
		Jewelweed soap is used in bath or shower after exposure or at the first signs of poison ivy/poison oak itch for best results.
	www.amazondiscovery.com /jewelweed-soap.htm (526 words)

	Shenandoah National Park - Jewelweed (U.S. National Park Service)
		Jewelweed is a tall herb (0.5-2.5 meters high) with coarsely toothed leaves and clustered showy flowers.
		Jewelweed is common near streams or in moist, shaded areas.
		Jewelweed is commonly found growing near stinging nettle (it does sting) in the park.
	www.nps.gov /shen/naturescience/jewelweed.htm (492 words)

	Jewelweed
		The cultivated cousin of jewelweed, impatiens (or impatients, as my mother always refers to them), are delicate, pretty flowers of spring and fall.
		Jewelweed at low elevation is all one type, with orange spotted flowers.
		Sections of the roadside between the 276 and 215 entrances of the Parkway are covered in masses of the yellow flowers, and many sections of the roadsides along 215 and 276 on the routes up to the parkway are filled with the common orange gems.
	www2.brevard.edu /jefrick/jewelweed.htm (763 words)

	Jewelweed - Uses and Side Effects of Jewelweed
		The Jewelweed plant has been used for centuries in North America by Native Americans and Herbalists, as a natural preventative and treatment for poison ivy and poison oak; and is a folk remedy for many other skin disorders.
		Jewelweed is sometimes called the "touch-me-not." This name alludes to the presence of a seed capsule made of a soft fleshy tissue that tends to expell its contents if touched or shaken.
		The leaves and the juice from the stem of Jewelweed are used by herbalists to cure poison ivy and other plant induced rashes, as well as many other types of dermatitis.
	www.health-care-clinic.org /alternative-medicines/jewelweed.html (441 words)

	Jewel Weed ( Jewelweed ) ( Impatiens capensis ) Powder - 4 oz. Bulk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), Also known as Jewel Weed, Spotted Touch Me Not, and Impatiens Capensis, Jewelweed is an effective natural herbal remedy for reactions caused by poison ivy, poison oak, okra spines, stinging nettle, and other irritating plants; as well as bug bites and razor burn.
		Jewelweed, is also used in herbal medicine for acne, heat rash, ringworm and many other skin disorders.
		Jewelweed is a native plant of Eastern North America that grows in the woods, often near poison ivy.
	www.herbalremedies.com /jewelweedbulk.html (771 words)

	WCLT - Nature Notes 9/3/2004 - Jewelweed is ready to pop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Look for jewelweed in partly shady, moist places with rich soil. Jewelweed is related to the impatiens plants that are so popular for shady summer gardens, and both plants thrive in similar conditions.
		Those who swear by jewelweed as a remedy for poison ivy sometimes make their own jewelweed potion to keep on hand. They pick the plants early in the season before they blossom.
		The orange jewelweed or spotted touch-me-not that we have in Westborough is a native annual wildflower, found throughout much of the U.S. Another jewelweed with yellow flowers, called pale touch-me-not (Impatiens pallida), grows in western parts of Massachusetts and Vermont.
	www.westboroughlandtrust.org /nn/nn11.php (671 words)

	Herbs, Jewelweed. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jewelweed is a native plant (2-5 ft. tall), found throughout the U.S., mainly in wet, shady areas, especially along streambanks.
		The name jewelweed comes from the fact that water beads up on the surface of the leaf when it gets wet.
		If you are very lucky (and have a lot of patience, no pun intended!) you might see a hummingbird near the plants.
	www.n8ture.com /herbs-jewelweed.html (298 words)

	Jewelweed
		Jewelweed is found in moist bottom lands and along stream beds, and pretty much anywhere there is water.
		Both jewelweeds are fairly common, so harvesting this plant is fine; just make sure not to overharvest, and check your local laws before harvesting from public lands.
		Jewelweed is hard to find in bulk, but Blessed Herbs carries it, and there are some companies that produce poison ivy soaps made from jewelweed, such as Burt's Bees and Poison Ivy Soap Company.
	www.nyctophilia.net /plants/jewelweed.htm (732 words)

	Jewelweed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jewelweed grows in wet shady areas, damp woods, and especially along river banks throughout Haudenosaunee territory.
		However, a common use of Jewelweed, as a preventative and medicine for the treatment of rashes caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, and stinging nettle, will be discussed.
		Jewelweed juice can be used to help reduce inflammation and itching of a rash caused by poison ivy and insect bites.
	www.hetfonline.org /pages/jewelweed.htm (634 words)

	Jewelweed
		Jewelweed grows up to five feet tall, branching toward the top, and toughening with age.
		Jewelweed contains two methoxy-1, four napthoquinine—an anti-inflammatory and fungicide that’s the active ingredient of Preparation H. If you break jewelweed's stem and repeatedly apply the juice to a fresh mosquito bite for 15-20 minutes, the itching stops and the bite doesn't swell.
		The Indians treat already-developed poison ivy rash by rubbing jewelweed’s broken stem on the rash until it draws some blood.
	www.wildmanstevebrill.com /Plants.Folder/Jewelweed.html (1099 words)

	Jewelweed
		I became enchanted with Jewelweed (also known as “touch-me-not” for reasons that will become clear momentarily) before I was in the first grade.
		Jewelweed, a member of the Impatiens family, is a small, bushy plant that likes wet soil.
		The quality of Jewelweed that seemed magical to me at age 5 or so, and still tickles me quite a bit, is its mechanism of seed distribution.
	norman.walsh.name /2004/08/27/jewelweed (797 words)

	herb jewelweed used in folk medicine for many purposes
		The herb jewelweed is used in folk medicine for many purposes, most notably as a remedy for poison ivy that stops itch and promotes healing.
		Jewelweed Tincture and jewelweed soap can go a long way to make your summer more comfortable as it eases the itch of bug bites and plant irritations.
		Amazing jewelweed soap has also been used for acne, heat rash, shingles, hives and many other minor skin irritations.
	www.amazon-herbal-supplements.com /jewel-soap.htm (502 words)

	Jewelweed, Nature's Poison Ivy Treatment
		Jewelweed blooms May through October in the eastern part of North America from Southern Canada to the northern part of Florida.
		Jewelweed or an infusion made from boiling leaves of Impatiens capensis may be frozen for later use.
		Of 115 patients treated with jewelweed, 108 responded ‘most dramatically to the topical application of this medication and were entirely relieved of their symptoms within 2 or 3 days after the institution of treatment.' It was concluded that jewelweed is an excellent substitute for ACTH and the corticosteroids in the treatment of poison ivy dermatitis.
	altnature.com /jewelweed.htm (1227 words)

	HRF Jewelweed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jewelweed is also commonly called spotted touch-me-not, because even if lightly touched, the ripe seed pods burst.
		It is ironic, that one of the best remedies for poison ivy and oak poisoning, can usually be found growing right beside or very close to them.
		Jewelweed is a widely used folklore remedy with wonderful results in preventing the onset of blistering.
	homepage.mac.com /sulfsted/HickoryRidgeFarm/Wildflowers/jewelweed.html (98 words)

	Jewelweed Soap \| ALTERNATIVE Health & Herbs REMEDIES
		Jewelweed is a strong healer of skin disorders; however if symptoms are severe, consult your physician.
		Jewelweed is safe to use on face and hair.
		Jewelweed soap is useful for many rashes and irritations as well as acne and razor bumps.
	www.healthherbs.com /product.php?pid=6202 (264 words)

	Jewelweed or Touch-me-nots (Science U)
		Like its cultivated cousin, the garden impatiens, jewelweed has soft semi-succulent stems and leaves, and prefers shade to bright sunlight.
		Jewelweed grows in huge clusters in shady forested areas, particularly where it can find moist soil.
		Jewelweed clumps manage to grow so densely that they prevents other plants from growing around.
	www.scienceu.com /library/articles/flowers/jewelweed.html (198 words)

	Edible Plants: Jewelweed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Description: Jewelweed grows to be a wild bush.
		The Jewelweed is also called a "Touch-Me-Not" because upon touching the ripe seed pods, they explode.
		Jewelweed is also a remedy for Poison Ivy and nettles.
	www.bio.brandeis.edu /fieldbio/Edible_plants/Jewelweed/Jewelweed.html (139 words)

	Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
		Jewelweed is also known as Spotted Touch-me-not and Jewel Weed.
		Plant Type: This is a herbaceous plant, it is a annual which can reach 150cm in height (60inches).
		Medical Uses: Juice used to treat many types of skin eruptions and injuries and is especially touted as a cure and even a preventative for Poison Ivy, Toxicodendron radicans rash.
	2bnthewild.com /plants/H258.htm (367 words)

	Poison ivy Cure from Nature, Jewelweeed Pictures
		Jewelweed is a common plant of shady wet areas in Eastern North America.
		Also known as Touch-me-nots, Jewelweed is an invasive annual that grows from 2 to 6 feet tall and bears hundreds of seeds per plant over the g`rowing season.
		It is big enough to pick for use on dermatitis situations by mid May. Jewelweed flowers appear in June and last until frost.
	altnature.com /jewelweed_photo_page.htm (690 words)

	Welcome to Natural Corner!!
		Jewelweed, also known as touch me not, is a plant that grows wild in
		The area of rash is washed with the jewelweed soap and then followed by applying the extract with a cotton ball.
		The soap not only contains jewelweed but also Tea Tree oil (antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal), calendula to speed healing time of any cuts or scratches, and geranium to aid in the generation of new skin cells.
	www.naturalcorner.net /jewelweed.html (210 words)

	A Jewel of a Weed
		Jewelweed is best known as a preventative and aid for poison ivy rashes and it is probably the most important of my Five Buddies in a Blender for that purpose.
		One of the common names for Jewelweed is 'Touch-me-not' owing to its seed pods that look for all the world like liliputian cucumbers that explode when brushed against or touched at the tips.
		Setting them off by the zillions by running one's arm through the entire stand or carefully trying to carry one around without explosion was a cure for boredom while waiting for the schoolbus in years past.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/631/10044 (672 words)

	Poison Ivy
		I collected some jewelweed and told her to boil the weeds in water for twenty minutes, then take the extract and freeze it in ice cube trays.
		Jewelweed has a very positive medicinal reputation and is also edible, but it is not for everyone.
		Unlike jewelweed, it is not native to the United States.
	www.wwmag.net /pivy.htm (1439 words)

	spotted jewelweed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Spotted Jewelweed grows in wetlands, especially in the shade.
		Jewelweed depends on animals to brush against it so this can happen and seeds can launch to a great enough distance to grow a new plant.
		The sap of jewelweed is even used to relieve itching from Poison Ivy rashes.
	www.fcps.k12.va.us /StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/spotted_jewelweed.htm (231 words)

	Jewelweed: Unique Custom Jewelry made on St. Croix
		The minute you enter Jewelweed's shop, you know you are in good hands.
		You have barely taken a step, but suddenly you feel that your senses have been awakened and you are somehow more alive than you were just a moment ago.
		And then you peer into the display cases and realize how unique Jewelweed truly is. You will find distinctive, fine, one of a kind jewelry in variations of platinum, yellow gold, white gold and a large variety of brilliantly colored gemstones.
	www.jewelweedvi.com /shop.html (261 words)

	Orange Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
		Orange Jewelweed is a common plant that occurs in most counties of Illinois; it is less common in the NW area of the state.
		Habitats include openings in moist woodlands, partially or lightly shaded floodplains along rivers, edges of woodland paths, swamps, seeps and fens, and roadside ditches.
		The Jewelweeds have a muciliginous sap that is supposed to soothe skin irritation caused by Poison Ivy and Stinging Nettle.
	www.illinoiswildflowers.info /wetland/plants/or_jewelweed.htm (695 words)

	jewelweed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		of jewelweed there are always far more seedlings in the spring than there is space for them to mature, so removing some won't impact the natural stand at all.
		Jewelweed did well in my yard for two seasons as long as I gave often supplemental waterings after early June.
		Jewelweed patch has grown by leaps and bounds, with the current patch
	www.museum.lsu.edu /~Remsen/HUMNETf/jewelweed.html (819 words)

	impatiens capensis, jewelweed, touch-me-not - Mid-Atlantic Gardening Forum - GardenWeb
		Jewelweed, both Impatiens capensis (orange flowers) and the very similar Impatiens pallida (pale yellow flowers), are available from Elk Ridge Natureworks.
		Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis/pallida) and Aquilegia canadensis have rather different preferred habitats.
		Jewelweed prefers moist to wet soil in shade, and can grow in swampy conditions; in other words, it does not demand "well drained".
	forums.gardenweb.com /forums/load/midatl/msg042324327068.html (750 words)

	Zen's WNC Nature Notebook - Jewelweed
		Besides the pretty flower, the one reason Jewelweed got its name becomes apparent if you take one of the leaves and put it underwater.
		Jewelweed generally occurs in large stands, owing in part to its unique method of disbursing seeds.
		This is Jewelweed or Spotted Touch-me-not, Impatiens capensis.
	www.main.nc.us /naturenotebook/plants/jewelweed.html (234 words)

	Jewelweed, Touch-me-not (A Brief Profile)
		This is a picture of three spotted jewelweed leaves and a flower.
		jewelweed, also called touch-me-not, is an annual that looks like a small shrub.
		spotted jewelweed or touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis Meerb.) is fairly widespread and common and blooms from June through September.
	www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/stark/1145/lodge/jewelquick.html (455 words)

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