Like Gene posted, this plant is the BEST when it comes to relief from the ivy itch and insect bites. The plant grows in damp, shady areas like ditches, creeks and bogs in forests where it is mostly shade and muted indirect sun. The leaves and stems vary from light green to dark green, stems are squared while leaves are serrated edged and the flower itself is a striking, unmistakable bloom that is either bright orange with red spots or bright yellow with orange spots. The bloom looks like a horn of plenty. Direct sunlight, and these plants will not grow.

For heavy or large ivy rash, I pick these plants in a large bundle (hank) and cut the root balls off, boil the whole plant in a large hank in a 3 gallon kettle. The water will turn brilliant orange, then you dip out the plants and set aside, then pour the entire pot of orange water in your bath tub and boil the hank again repeating the steps then draw your bath. Once you have done 2 large kettles and filled your tub, submerge your ivy rash and scratch it open under the water, the jewelweed will eliminate the urushiol oil and heal the rash VERY quickly. Mine was gone within 6 hours or so. This can also be used in combination with soap. For on the spot relief when you're in the field, break the stem off and smash between your fingers and rub juice directly on the rash or bite. The plant is very common along railroad ditches.

Unfortunately, the medicinal quality of this plant does not tolerate freezing thus you cannot boil and store this juice. I have not tried dehydrating it though.