Balsaminaceae Impatiens capensis Meerb.

Jewelweed

Nanticoke - Drug, Burn Dressing

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 57, 84

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Scientific name: Impatiens capensis Meerb.
USDA symbol: IMCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Jewelweed
Family: Balsaminaceae
Family (APG): Balsaminaceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Infusion of plant taken and poultice of leaves applied to burns.

RECRD: 87734 id: 17765

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