Heal the Burn
If you have been stung by Uritica dioica, you do not have to suffer long from the burning and itching. There are several ways in which you can elevate your discomfort. Jewelweed and dockweed are traditional, natural remedies that have been used for centuries.
The juice from the stem and leaves of plants found in the genus Impatiens, commonly known are jewelweed, are used by people throughout the world to elevate the sting of
Utrica dioica and other stinging organisms such as Toxicodendron radicans (poison ivy), Toxicodendron diversilobum (poison oak) and Apis mellifera (western honey bee) stings. It is often said that wherever stinging nettles grow, jewelweed also grows nearby. This is mostly true, but jewelweed is slightly more intolerant of dry and sunny environments that Urtica dioica is able to grow in. If stung by stinging nettles one must simply pick some jewelweed and rub the juices on the irritated skin. The jewelweed works by counteracting the chemicals in the nettles and will remove or significantly lessen the symptoms of stinging nettles. Although many people (including myself) swear by the healing properties of this plant, there is no strong scientific evidence explaining why or if relief truly occurs.There are also many topical creams
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