Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Jewelweed As Alternative Medicine

Jewelweed As Alternative Medicine

Jewelweed is an alternative medicine best known for treating poison ivy.

  1. It is also a remedy for stinging nettle.
  2. It is an effective treatment for skin disorders such as ringworm, heat rash, acne and bug bites.
  3. It is a treatment for razor burn.

To treat poison ivy use juice from its stem or squash some leaves and apply onto the affected area. Alternatively a poultice can be used to the same effect. Jewelweed is an alternative medicine for topical use only.

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