garden balsam

Names

Common Names

• Balsam
• garden balsam
• rose balsam
• touch-me-not

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is categorized under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, specifically falling into the family Balsaminaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Impatiens.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its distribution is notable within the countries of Austria, Germany, and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species can also be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France. Additionally, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, where it is documented in Albania. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse European landscapes.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Impatiens balsamina has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Lawsone, 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-methoxy-1,4-napthoquinone.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

Lawsone

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
2. Phytotherapy research : PTR

2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

2-methoxy-1,4-napthoquinone

1. Dr. Duke

Ag

1. International journal of microbiology

BALSAMINONE B

1. Dr. Duke

Balsaminone A

1. Dr. Duke

Coumarins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hosenkoside L

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Impatiens balsamina has 9 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipruritic, Antimicrobial, Allelochemic, Anthelmintic, Antiallergic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Impatiens balsamina has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atopic dermatitis, bruises, carbuncles, dermatitis, dysentery.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations