This DIY Jewelweed Spray can help alleviate the itching of poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, bug bites, skin rashes and hives. This all-natural topical mist is packed with the remarkable powers of a common wildflower that you can harvest in the wild or your backyard.
What is Jewelweed?
Jewelweed, also known by its scientific name Impatiens capensis, is a beneficial plant that thrives in moist, shaded environments. The wildflower is often spotted along stream banks, in damp woods, and in other wetland areas.
This native North American plant is easily recognizable by its trumpet-shaped, orange flowers speckled with red or brown spots, resembling little jewels — thus earning it the name “jewelweed.”
These vibrant flowers bloom from late spring to early fall, adding a splash of color to the green undergrowth. The flower is sometimes called a Spotted…