Nettle Leaves
Botanical name: (Urtica dioica)
Also Known As: Big sting, stinging nettle, tall nettle, slender nettle, California nettle, jaggy nettle, burning weed, fire weed and bull nettle.
Nettle occurs in Eurasia and is naturalized elsewhere, including America and is one of the most applicable plants found. Nettles have supplied fibers for cloth and paper since the Bronze Age into the 20th century. Throughout Europe, it has been used as a spring tonic and general detoxifying remedy. Nettle leaves contain iron and vitamin C, being used for treating anemia and poor circulation. Tea an poultice made from nettle leaves are used to treat eczema and skin conditions. Its astringent properties are used to stop bleeding. Today, nettle is used for hay fever, arthritis, anemia, and, surprisingly, even for nettle rash.
Diuretic, tonic, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, anti—allergenic, and reduces prostate enlargement. It is used as diuretic, used to treat anemia since nettle leaves contain high amount of iron content. It also helps to formation and coagulation of blood cells.
It is used in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Protects respiratory and urinary problems
and decreases the risk of eczema and other skin disorders. Additionally, it is used in asthma treatment, treatment of benign prostate disorders, the treatment of sinusitis and rhinitis, and protects hair loss.
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