Poison Ivy

Jewelweed
Common Name: Jewelweed

Genus and Species Name: Impatiens Capensis

Habitat: Missouri- tall grass prairies and eastern deciduous forest

Uses: relieves itching

Preparation: poultice or break stem and rub on skin

Active Chemical Ingredient: Balsaminone                            



http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.7973969.html


Sources: http://www.thenaturelabs.com/article.php?id=36


Milkweed.
Common Name: Milkweed

Genus and Species Name: Ascelepias Syriaca L.

Habitat: Missouri-eastern deciduous forest and tallgrass prairie

Uses: Relieves itching

Preparation: rub leaves and sap over affected area

Active Chemical Ingredient: Cardenolide



http://www.internetchemie.info/chemiewiki/images/1/1d/Cardenolid.png


Sources:

http://www.mnn.com/family/protection-safety/stories/how-to-treat-poison-ivy-naturally

http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Milkweeds_XerSoc_june2014.pdf