Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) #foraging #plants #herbalism | Son of a Bear Herbs

🌿 Jewelweed Spray is easy to make and extremely effective on poison ivy rashes! It also helps to stop the itch and burn from bug bites, hives, bee stings, burns from stinging nettle, chiggers and most itchy skin ailments. In fact, we include jewelweed in our psoriasis salve, due to its powerful anti-Inflammatory properties! EASY JEWELWEED SPRAY FOR POISON IVY • Handful of fresh jewelweed (gather enough to fill the size jar your using 3/4 of the way full) • Witch hazel • Glass jar • Spray Bottle

107K views · 4.3K reactions | Edible bizzy Lizzy, busy lizzy, or Impatiens flower | Ethan Hernandez | Facebook

37 reactions · 5 comments | Despite it’s name, spotted-touch-me-not, just begs to be touched. Impatiens capensis, also known as spotted jewel weed, is a fun late summer flower to know. When touched or disturbed, the mature pods split open and the seeds are ejected. Animals and even weather can trigger this unique seed dispersal process. Have you ever played with jewel weed pods? | New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | Facebook