Chinese Balsam, Impatiens Balsamina, Medicinal Seeds, 30 seeds per pack, Organic, GMO Free, Organic Seeds, Heirloom Medicinal, Seeds

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Medicinal Seeds, Chinese Balsam, Impatiens Balsamina, 30 seeds per pack, Organic, GMO Free, Organic Seeds, Heirloom Medicinal, Seeds

Name: Chinese Balsam
Scientific Name: Impatiens balsamina

Impatiens Balsamina commonly known as Chinese Balsam or Garden Balsam, is grown for both its showy multicolored flowers as well as its medicinal use in both Indian and Victorian gardens alike. Known for the explosive nature of its seed pods which is where the genus impatiens got its name.
Origination: India Southeast asia

Recommended uses:
Different parts are used for different remedies. Juice from the leaves treats warts and snake bites. The flower is applied for burns. Species Balsamina has been used to treat rheumatism, fractures, gastritis, constipation and other ailments in indigenous medicine.

Height: 8”-21/2’
Hardiness: annual to frost
Flower Color: red, yellow, orange, violet, white and pink

Uses: snake bites, burn wounds, rheumatism, fractures, constipation, gastritis, stimulates hair growth

Characteristics:
Growing upright to 21/2’ Chinese balsam’s open multicolored flowers will bloom on upright stems until a hard frost. The seed pods when mature pop open sending seeds flying, which makes it invasive in tropical areas.

Other Names: garden balsam, jewel weed
Maturity: 70 days

Growing Instructions:

Direct sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/8th inch deep and keep moist until germination in 10-15 days. Once true leaves show, transplant in full to partial sun with afternoon shade in hot regions. Plant 12-18 inches apart in rich, well-draining soil. Water only during dry periods roughly 1-2 times a week.

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Really fast shipping time. Cant wait to get these growing!

thank you can't wait to see them grow.

Love ordering my seeds from this shop. These are new to me so i'm excited to try them! Always fast shipping. Thanks!

Thanks got here fast. Can't wait to start planting

Item as described, cute package, quick shipping... packet of seeds opened upon arrival but all seeds there in envelope, not a big issue I had bought like 30 different seeds from them and 2 were opened


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