Overview
People take jewelweed by mouth to treat mild digestive disorders, as well as rashes caused by poison ivy. Some people also apply jewelweed directly to the skin for poison ivy.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Poison oak and poison ivy dermatitis (rash). Some small studies shows that applying jewelweed extract or juice to the skin does not help treat or prevent rashes caused by poison ivy, but applying a jewelweed mash directly to the skin may help.
- Mild digestive disorders.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Special Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking jewelweed if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for JEWELWEED overview.
Dosing
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