Touch Me Not or Jewel weed
"Touch-me-not or Jewelweed: Impatiens capensis
http://www.ppws.vt.edu/scott/weed_id/tuochmenot1.jpg
Branching annual with distinctive orange to red funnel-shaped flowers. Touch-me-not is found primarily along roadsides, along the edges of streams and marshes, and in other noncrop areas throughout Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. "
From the Below web site:
http://www.ppws.vt.edu/scott/weed_id/ipaca.htm
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The website doesn't point out the benefits of the Jewel Weed for cleansing the oils of the poison Ivy from your skin.
I can definitely say that the jewel weed works for me. I learned about it while identifying it in my back yard. As it turns out Poison Ivy and Jewel weed often grow in the same area.
Since I became aware of Jewel Weed I don't get a reaction from poison Ivy. I have poison Ivy under control in my yard because I dig it up and put it out in the trash. When I come in contact with Poison Ivy I immediately wash my hands with the jewel weed. I have had reactions since but only when the jewel weed is not in season. Despite washing with Technu products I still get a mild reaction.
I use and Keep Technu products on hand and
http://www.technuextreme.com/
A friend makes Jewel Weed soap and that works well. I can try to get a recipe if anyone is interested.