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Stop the Itch

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Preparing Jewelweed stems, leaves and flowers for salves and soap. Jewelweed helps to calm the itch and rash caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and bug bites too. Some even say can it helps relieve the sting that comes from the stinging nettle.

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Debbie Pribele commented about 2 years ago

stinging nettle ... looks like I need to plant some Jewelweed. I think Dock weed is another option ... but I think Jewelweed is much prettier to look at.

Thanks for sharing this!

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