Re: SunPatiens

**"bbmackey" b*@prodigy.net**

Impatiens capensis juice works against poison ivy for me. I'll have to try 
it for stings and other ailments.

It is the tall one (2-foot or more) with spotted red/orange flowers and 
explosive little seedpods. Here in the Mid-Atlantic region it is often found 
growing in moist, shady places.

Betty Mackey
www.mackeybooks.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Underwood Gardens" <info@underwoodgardens.com>

> It's only Impatiens capensis that is used herbally as an antidote to
> poison ivy and other plant-induced rashes.  Luckily it's generally
> found growing within few feet of poison ivy.
> If you've come in contact with poison ivy (or okras spines, stinging
> nettle - or have gotten insect bites or athlete's foot!) merely crush
> the leaves or take the juice from the stem and rub it on the affected
> area as soon as possible.  It evidently contains a natural fungicide
> and works better for me than anything I've found commercially.
> Mayo U.
>
>
> On Aug 31, 2006, at 11:49 AM, Sandie Parrott wrote:
>
>> How do use Impatiens balsamina as an antidote to poison ivy? Is
>> this the only variety that works?

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