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If you\u2019ve ever tangled with poison ivy<\/a> or been the unfortunate dinner guest of summer mosquitos, chances are you\u2019ve been desperate for relief. And while I love the outdoors and try to enjoy the sunshine often, sometimes skin irritation happens. Jewelweed salve is a popular folk remedy to help with poison ivy and other skin issues and it\u2019s easy to make!<\/p>\n

Jewelweed is a wild-growing plant that\u2019s been trusted for generations to soothe skin irritations, calm eczema, and keep bug bites at bay. While it\u2019s best fresh, you can also preserve some of the benefits in a DIY salve.<\/p>\n

What Is Jewelweed?<\/h3>\n

Jewelweed, (aka Impatiens capensis or touch-me-not) is a flowering plant. You\u2019ll often find it growing in moist, shaded areas across North America. It prefers growing near water sources, like creeks or forested trails<\/a>, often right alongside its infamous neighbor, poison ivy. It has distinctive orange flowers and seed pods that \u201cexplode,\u201d making it a favorite of kids and foragers alike.<\/p>\n

This plant isn\u2019t just fun to find, it\u2019s also packed with powerful natural compounds. Jewelweed has lawsone, a molecule researchers believe competes with urushiol (the rash-inducing oil in poison ivy) for binding sites on the skin. Some research shows that if you rub jewelweed on the skin immediately after a run in with poison ivy it can stop the rash before it starts. Lawsone can effectively blocks urushiol, reducing or preventing a rash altogether. Jewelweed also has saponins, which may act like natural soap and help cleanse the skin.<\/p>\n

While there aren\u2019t a ton of studies on using jewelweed, it does have a long history of traditional use.<\/p>\n

Traditional and Modern Uses of Jewelweed<\/h3>\n

Indigenous North American tribes traditionally used mashed jewelweed plants as a poultice for poison ivy rashes, burns, cuts, sprains, and insect bites.<\/a> And modern research back this up. Freshly mashed jewelweed is a go-to for many when it comes to stopping poison ivy in it\u2019s tracks. Studies show jewelweed soap can also help reduce poison ivy severity if used right away. Soap in general though is good at breaking up the oils in poison ivy that causes rash.<\/p>\n

Beyond poison plants, jewelweed helps calm irritated skin, easing eczema, and offering gentle anti-inflammatory support. If you\u2019re planning on going outside this summer,<\/a> it can be helpful to have on hand!<\/p>\n

If you get into poison ivy, the best option is to use fresh jewelweed right away. However, it\u2019s not always apparant that you\u2019ve been in poison ivy until after the fact! In these cases a DIY jewelweed salve can be a great way to soothe or help prevent the rash. It also works well on bites and irritated skin. Here\u2019s how to make jewelweed salve!<\/p>\n

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DIY Jewelweed Salve Recipe<\/h2>\n

This diy salve calms skin irritations and is perfect for summer bug season or when poison ivy strikes.<\/p>\n

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Prep Time<\/span>5 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Active Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Infusion Time<\/span>3 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Total Time<\/span>3 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Yield: <\/span>9<\/span> ounces<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Author: <\/span>Katie Wells<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oil Infusion<\/h4>\n