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herb

Impatiens spp. (Jewel Weed)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Impatiens aurens, Impatiens biflora, Impatiens fulva, Impatiens pallida

synonyms: jewel weed, pale touch-me-not, balsam weed, speckled jewels

part(s) used: herb

qualities:

affinities:

actions: aperient, diuretic

dosage:

» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.

therapy: hemorrhoids; warts and corns; ringworm.

toxicity: 1; see saponin toxidrome

» mild side-effects may occur due to saponins (Duke, p. 558)

constituents:

footnotes

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

xicity: 1; see saponin toxidrome

» mild side-effects may occur due to saponins (Duke, p. 558)

constituents:

footnotes

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

l Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.