Key Active Components
The compounds behind the effects.
Histamine
Serotonin
Flavonoids
Silica
Traditionally Used For
Common ailments addressed by this herb.
Gout
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Allergies
Anemia
Nettle
Urtica dioica
History & Traditional Use
Stinging Nettle has a long history as a nutritious food and a powerful medicine. Roman soldiers would rub it on their legs to stay warm. In traditional medicine, it was used as a diuretic, a blood purifier, and a remedy for the pain of arthritis and gout, often by intentionally stinging the affected joint.
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