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Impatiens capensis

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45.9556, -76.1622

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Description:

Impatiens contain a soothing fungicide that makes it an effective treatment for athlete's foot, helps ease the burning of nettle stings & inflammation from Poison Ivy.

Habitat:

Swampy woods, streambeds & clearings

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PublishedAugust 15, 2011

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