Jewelweed is a common herb frequently used to treat poison ivy and skin rashes. The leaves contain a compound called lawsone, which has been proven to have anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties. [1]
Historically, First Nations peoples used jewelweed for poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac rashes.
Jewelweed grows 3 to 5 feet tall and flowers from late spring to early fall. The flowers are orange.
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