Hi Mona,
Thanks for pointing out the difference between the "Poison Ivy and the Jewelweed".
Now I have to remember this when I go camping where there is poison Ivy.
Have a great day in Sylva.
Best, Clint McKie
Mona-I never heard of jewelweed. It is amazing that nature provides the remedy right next to the cause. That is pretty cool. Thankfully I have never run into any poison ivy.
Hi Mona, What an informative post. I had no idea about the jewelweed remedy. I can't say that I have seen any poison ivy in years, thankfully.
Yes, it's actually the stalk of the jewelweed that holds the thick somewhat slimy liquid that can combat the poison ivy. Slicing down the length of the stalk and rubbing the goo on can help a lot. But personally, I'm thinking living where Belinda lives sounds good if she hasn't seen any poison ivy in years.
Sharon, I hope you never run into poison ivy, some people have no reaction but unfortunately the majority of people end up with painful, itchy blisters. Not attractive at all.
Belinda, you are lucky. I wonder if it grows at all in Colorado...I would think some areas would have it.
Leslie, you'd probably like Colorado a lot.
Mona - Great lesson for everyone! I have never heard of jewelweed. Nature does try to watch out for us.
I'm glad to have gotten out of poison ivy country unscathed! Is Jewelweed the same as Nastrusims? Edible flowers?
you know I just had a conversation the other day about some stuff I used to put on it as a kid where you had to scrap the bumps with a wooded stick first. Now I just stay inside and avoid it.
Hi Mona,
Great post and some really good information. I did not know that jewelweed grew nearby. You are so right that mother nature tries to protect us somehow? I really liked the video and thanks as I will be singing the song all day.
Pam, seems like nature is always trying to either protect us from nature or nature from us.
William, I don't see much poison oak but the poison ivy more than makes up for it.
Tammy, I don't stay inside I just try to be careful.
Kristin, glad you enjoyed the video. It is a tune that's hard to dismiss.
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