Garden Balsam Stem Powder (Impatiens Balsamina)

Garden Balsam Stem Powder (Impatiens balsamina) is a finely ground preparation of the dried stem of the garden balsam plant, traditionally used for its blood-invigorating, detoxifying, and mildly cooling properties. Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Feng Xian Cao (凤仙草), this herb has a history of use in both internal and external applications for promoting circulation and supporting skin and joint health.

In powdered form, Garden Balsam Stem is especially convenient for making topical poultices, washes, or capsules, and is commonly used in folk medicine to help with swelling, bruises, fungal infections, or joint discomfort caused by wind-dampness or blood stagnation. It may also be used to support circulation in minor musculoskeletal conditions, or as part of a custom blend aimed at clearing heat and moving stagnant qi and blood.

Externally, this powder is often mixed with water, vinegar, or alcohol to create herbal pastes or compresses for itchy skin, nail problems, or chronic inflammatory skin conditions. Internally, its use should be guided by a qualified practitioner, particularly when addressing issues of blood stagnation or detoxification.

Each batch of Garden Balsam Stem Powder (Impatiens balsamina) is finely milled from carefully dried whole stems, preserving the plant’s aromatic and therapeutic qualities. Whether used in external remedies or crafted into personalized herbal blends, Feng Xian Cao in powder form offers a practical, versatile way to tap into this traditional herb’s cleansing and circulating energy.