Itch Relief: Jewelweed Tincture Recipe

Make an easy Jewelweed tincture right at home with these simple instructions. Jewelweed is great for combating poison ivy and posion oak.

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart jar
  • Fresh jewelweed; you want leaves, stems, and flowers
  • Witch hazel (enough to fill the quart jar)
  • Crockpot

Directions

  • Chop up the jewelweed plant.
  • Place the chopped jewelweed into the quart jar (pack it full).
  • Cover completely with witch hazel and close the jar.
  • Place jar in a crockpot.
  • Add water around the jar as high up as you can without covering the neck of the jar.
  • Place crockpot on low/warm.
  • If your jar is too tall, simply lay a clean kitchen wash towel over the top of the crockpot.
  • Leave crockpot on for 24-48 hours.
  • Strain the tincture and place in a cool dark place when not using. You can also use an amber-colored jar to keep it in. Either spray onto infected area or use cotton balls to dab it on.
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So, you’ve found yourself in an itchy situation? Well, let’s see if we can help ease that itch. Rather than waiting ’till you need it, it is better to have this made ahead of time, since it takes a bit of time to concoct.

What is Jewelweed?

Jewelweed (Impatiens Capensis) is also known as “Touch-Me-Not.” It’s a member of the Impatiens family. Jewelweed tends to grow in the shade alongside its nemesis poison ivy (Ironic, isn’t it?). It easily grows in moist damp areas, like along creek beds.

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