BALSAM IMPATIENS (IMPATIENS BALSAMINA L.) PLANT'S DISTRIBUTION AND BIOECOLOGICAL AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

General Description. Balsam (Impatiens balsamina L.) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Balsaminaceae family, primarily growing in warm climates. This plant is widely used as an ornamental due to its bright and attractive flowers and is also famous for its medicinal properties. The flowers of this plant come in various colors, including pink, purple, red, white, and others. Due to its versatile properties, balsam is widely used not only for decoration but also for medicinal purposes.