Poison Ivy
Jewelweed
Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tallgrass Prairies
Genus and Species: Impatiens carpensis
Habitat: Found all throughout the United States, adapts in many areas but is most commonly found in shaded parts
Seasons: June to October
Active Chemical Ingredient: Palmitic-acid
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmitic-acid
Uses of Specimen:
- leaves and the juice from the stem are used as a treatment for poison ivy, bugbites and tick bites, oak and other plant induced rashes, as well as many other types of dermatitis
- Prepared as a poultice
- The leaves and roots contain a chemical called lawsone, which has both anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties
- Prevents infection when applied topically
http://www.thenaturelabs.com/article.php?id=36
Pain
Weeping Willow
Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairies
Genus and Species: Salix babylonica
Habitat: Stretches across the western and central/eastern United States. It is found in both shady and sunny areas near or around water
Seasons: First indications in spring (February)
Active Chemical Ingredient: Salicylic acid
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/salicylic acid
Uses of Specimen:
- The salicylic acid is used to treat pain
- It is an anti inflammatory
- Use the leaves to treat skin sores and a blood purifier to prevent infections
- Chew the bark in order to reduce swelling (broken bone, sprained ankle, sore throat)
- Rub directly on the skin for frostbite
- https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/willow-bark
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