- Jewelweed is a flowering plant from North America that can be found in roadside ditches and marshy areas.
- Jewelweed has been used for the treatment of poison ivy/oak. However, human studies do not support this use.
- There is currently not enough scientific evidence available in humans to support the use of jewelweed for any indication.
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Jewelweed (Impatiens biflora, Impatiens pallida)
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Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to . Selected references are listed below.
- Guin JD, Reynolds R. Jewelweed treatment of poison ivy dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(4):287-288.
View Abstract - Long D, Ballentine NH, Marks JG Jr. Treatment of poison ivy/oak allergic contact dermatitis with an extract of jewelweed. Am J Contact Dermat. 1997;8(3):150-153.
View Abstract - Zink BJ, Otten EJ, Rosentha M, et al. The effect of jewel week in preventing poison ivy. J Wilderness Medicine 1991;2:178-182.
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