Functions
Anti-inflammatory
Soothing
Antioxidant
Astringent
Fragrance
CAS Number(s)
90045-84-4
EINECS number(s)
289-949-1
FDA UNII
LH9E1X602V
Jewelweed (Impatiens Balsamina also called Garden Balsam) is found widely over North America, mostly in wet and shady soils. This annual plant grows to a height of 3-5 feet with oval-toothed leaves and pendant-like red spotted flowers.
Blooming takes place from June through September. Meskwaki and Potawatomi Indians used crushed, poulticed leaves to treat the rash caused by poison ivy. The juice from the stems of the leaves, harvested prior to flowering, was also an effective remedy for the rash.
In 1957 a physician carried out a study using Impatiens Balsamina leaf extract to treat patients who were suffering from a poison ivy rash. He found that 108 out of the 115 panelists tested found the remedy to be effective within 2-3 days.
Not only were poultices of Jewelweed used to treat poison ivy, but also other ailments such as bruising, eczema, cuts, sprains, warts, and ringworm. Impatiens Balsamina leaf extract is typically found as a clear to hazy colorless liquid with a pH ranging from 5-7. It is used in modern skin care applications as botanical protection against UV exposure damage, irritation, and inflammatory conditions.Synonyms
Garden Balsam Extract
NAB® Jewelweed Extract PF
Impatiens Balsamina Leaf
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