Nettle
Urtica dioica
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About This Plant
Perennial with serrated leaves covered in stinging hairs; hairs are neutralized by drying or cooking.
Origin: Europe, Asia & North America
Growing Notes: Part sun, rich moist soil, spreads by rhizome — handle fresh plant with gloves.
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used as a nutritive tonic and for seasonal wellness support (leaf). The root is a distinct traditional use of its own — traditionally, and in modern research, used specifically for prostate comfort and urinary flow in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a different application from the leaf entirely.
Preparation
Steep 1-2 tsp dried leaf, covered, 5-10 min.
Dosage: Tea: 1-2 tsp dried leaf per cup.
Safety Notes
Generally recognized as safe in culinary/traditional tea amounts. Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or nursing, before giving to children, or if taking prescription medication.
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Also Known As
- Stinging Nettle
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