Dermatitis

Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin, often comes with a rash, or itchy, red, skin. Click here for more information on Dermatitis.

Treatment:
Jewelweed

Common Name: Jewelweed
Scientific Name: Imapatiens capensis
Family: Balsaminaceae
Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie
Uses: Insect bite relief, itch relief, anti-inflammatory
Active Chemical Ingredient: balsaminones
Preparation: Break the stem, rub sap on affected area


balsaminone

Treatment:
Fireweed

• Common Name: Fireweed 
• Scientific Name: Chamerion angustifolium
• Family: Onagraceae
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Oenothein A and B
• Uses: astringent, soothes burns, boils, rashes
• Preparation: root poultice

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