Medicinal plant
Jewelweed
Impatiens capensis
A traditional topical remedy for itchy, irritated skin. Also called Orange Jewelweed, Spotted Touch-Me-Not.
An antipruritic and vulnerary plant, traditionally applied topically to soothe itchy, irritated skin — often found growing near poison ivy and used as a traditional folk remedy for its rash.
Properties
Antipruritic — Helps soothe itching
Vulnerary — Supports healing of wounds or damaged tissue
Energetics
Cooling Moistening
Used primarily as a topical preparation rather than taken internally.
Growing and using it
Life cycle
Annual that readily self-seeds.
What to buy
Straight-species orange jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) seed if it is not already naturally established.
Best way to start
Allow an existing patch to self-seed, or sow seed outdoors.
Seed starting
Fresh seed needs a cold period; fall sowing outdoors is the simplest method.