Jewel Weed
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Botanical Name |
Impatiens aurens |
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Family |
Balsaminaceae |
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Other Names |
Balsam weed, pale touch me not |
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Description |
Leaves: grey/green, thin, ovate Flowers: solitary, slipper shaped |
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Native to |
Indonesia, North America |
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Parts Used |
Herb |
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Actions |
Aperient, diuretic |
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Constituents |
Naphthalene derivatives –2 hydroxy 2, 4 naphthoquinone |