Balsaminaceae Impatiens capensis Meerb.

Jewelweed

Malecite - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 256

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Scientific name: Impatiens capensis Meerb.
USDA symbol: IMCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Jewelweed
Family: Balsaminaceae
Family (APG): Balsaminaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves used for jaundice.

RECRD: 44146 id: 17754

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