This jewelweed spray recipe is a must for summer. It's easy to make with an herbal infusion, and you can use it for poison ivy, mosquito bites, and other minor skin irritations.
Jewelweed Spray Recipe
Jewelweed, adorned with vibrant orange blooms and lush green leaves, is often used for its myriad benefits for skin health. Its healing properties, used since ancient times in herbal remedies, continue to used in modern natural skincare.
We'll talk about jewelweed benefits, what is jewelweed good for, and how to make jewelweed spray for minor skin irritations.
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- Violet Salve Recipe
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- Herbal Bath Bomb Recipe
- Herbal Bath Salts Recipe
- Herbal Lip Balm
- Herbal Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
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Jewelweed Benefits for Skin
Scientifically known as Impatiens capensis, jewelweed belongs to the Impatiens family and is indigenous to North America.
Flourishing in shaded, moist habitats like stream banks and woodland perimeters, its distinctive jewel-like flowers and succulent stems make it a wilderness icon.
Historically, indigenous cultures have revered jewelweed for its remarkable capacity to alleviate skin irritations and deliver overall skin benefits.
- Anti-Inflammatory. One of the jewelweed benefits that makes this herb so wonderful for a poison ivy or mosquito bite spray is that it's highly anti-inflammatory. It helps reduce redness and swelling when used topically.
- Moisturizing. Jewelweed contains a natural emollient, which helps bring moisture from the air to the skin. This keeps skin moisturized.
- Promote Healing. Jewelweed can promote skin healing for minor skin irritations like scraps, minor burns, and small cuts.
- Antiseptic. This herb is a natural antiseptic, which can help reduce the chance of an infection and also promotes healing.
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Other Ways to Use Jewelweed
With so many jewelweed benefits, you'll want to use it in other recipes for your skin. Here are some ideas to use this herb in natural skin care:
- Infuse it in apple cider vinegar. Dilute 1:1 with distilled water to spray on skin.
- Infuse it in a carrier oil to make an herbal salve. Learn more about carrier oils and their benefits to choose the best one for your needs.
- Steep the herb in water to create an herbal tea. Dab on your skin or freeze in ice cube trays to soothe a sunburn.
Jewelweed Spray Ingredients
We'll go over the amounts below, but here's what I used to make jewelweed for poison ivy:
Herbs. I used jewelweed and added calendula and chamomile. Chamomile is soothing for irritated skin, and calendula promotes healing.
Witch Hazel. I used witch hazel to make my herbal infusion. Witch hazel is anti-inflammatory and hydrating to help promote skin health. It's also soothing for irritated skin.
Essential Oil. You can add peppermint essential oil if you want. It's naturally cooling thanks to the menthol in it. It's optional.
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How to Use Jewelweed for Poison Ivy
You can use this herbal spray as needed for poison ivy, mosquito bites, and other minor skin irritations. We use it on cuts and scrapes too.
Spray it as needed a few times a day where needed.
Do not spray directly on your face. Instead, spray on a cotton ball and dab on your skin.
Use this spray for jewelweed benefits for the following skin conditions:
- Poison ivy
- Poison sumac
- Poison oak
- Sunburn
- Insect bites
- Minor skin irritations
- Skin allergies
- Eczema
You can also spray jewelweed spray on your skin if there's risk of being in contact with a poisonous plant to help prevent irritation.
How to Make Jewelweed Spray
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup jewelweed
- 1/4 cup calendula
- 1/4 cup chamomile
- 8 ounces witch hazel
- 12 to 15 drops peppermint essential oil
- Pint mason jar
- 8-ounce spray bottle
Directions
Step #1
Place dried herbs in a pint sized mason jar. Pour the witch hazel over the herbs, making sure to completely cover the herbs. Let sit for several weeks to infuse, shaking gently each day.
Step #2
Strain out the herbs using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
Step #3
Pour the herbal infused witch hazel into a spray bottle. Add peppermint essential oil and shake well.
Shake before each use. Store the spray in a cool, dark area.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for making a jewelweed spray recipe:
- Keep your spray in a cool, dark area and away from sunlight.
- Shake before using, especially if you use an essential oil.
- Do a spot test on the inside of your arm to test for allergies.
- You can just use jewelweed if you want. I like using calendula in most skin care recipes.
- You can substitute the peppermint essential oil with geranium, German chamomile, palmarosa, or eucalyptus essential oils.
- I used less than a 0.5 percent dilution for the essential oils. Use an essential oil dilution chart to help you know how many drops to use in recipes.
- I get my herbs from Grassroot Herb Supply or Mountain Rose Herbs.
- You can also buy jewelweed spray on Etsy if you don't want to make your own.
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Jewelweed Spray for Poison Ivy, Bug Bites
materials:
- 1/4 cup jewelweed
- 1/4 cup chamomile
- 1/4 cup calendula
- 8 ounces witch hazel
- 12-15 drops peppermint essential oil
tools:
- 8 ounce spray bottle
- pint mason jar
steps:
- Place dried herbs in a pint sized mason jar. Pour the witch hazel over the herbs, making sure to completely cover the herbs. Let sit for several weeks to infuse, shaking gently each day.
- Strain out the herbs using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Pour the herbal infused witch hazel into a spray bottle. Add peppermint essential oil and shake well.
- Shake before each use. Store the spray in a cool, dark area.
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