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Medicinal
The following notes refer to the related species I.occidentalis.
In traditional medicine I.occidentalis has been used as an antidote and parasiticide. Used in the treatment of warts, ringworm, nettle stings, poison ivy rash etc[Schofield. J. J. Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest].
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Impatiens omeiana Hook.f.
Family: BALSAMINACEAEGenus: Impatiens
Species: omeiana Hook.f.
Distribution summary: China
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L), Far East (L)
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