Poison Ivy, Poison Oak: A Mountain Cure
Here's Shawn with a helpful hint for countering the effects of poison ivy, poison oak, stinging nettles and eczema: jewel weed.
"Grab a piece of it... split that stem... all of that lovely salve inside... just rub it on the spot."
Advice from this old redneck is not intended to replace advice from a doctor, RN, Grandma, or other health professionals.
Touch-Me-Not Or Jewel-Weed. (Impatiens biflora.) Via Chest of Books.
Preferred Habitat - Beside streams, ponds, ditches; moist ground.
Flowering Season - July - October.
Distribution - Nova Scotia to Oregon, south to Missouri and Florida.
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