JEWELWEED Impatiens capensis  

Jewelweed is a traditional herbal remedy for poison ivy. As a Flower Essence, it offers wisdom about relief from allergic reactions, irritations, or things we react to strongly.  As reflected in its Latin name, this includes situations that make us impatient as well as situations that set off actual skin eruptions. Consider this one if you are feeling thin skinned or irritated in any way. Jewelweed helps us find a balancing calm and soothing relief from our difficulties. When it goes to seed, Jewelweed’s seedpods actually explode when touched, thus effectively spreading seed in all directions. This reflects how Jewelweed is particularly effective for explosive outbursts of either impatience or allergic reaction.

I AM the balanced calm beyond all difficulties. I AM the patient long view.

“Jewelweed is great on insect bites for my dogs as well as myself, family, & friends- including bee and wasp stings.  I used it on my little Chihuahua whose whole face all around her eyes was swollen & grotesque looking from some unknown insect bite or sting.  I thought I’d have to take her to the vet, but 20 mins after using the Jewelweed & Animal Emergency Care she was back to normal.  It is great for poison ivy too!  The only thing I could find to make it stop itching & go away!”  M.C., Baltimore MD

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