Common Name: Stinging Nettle
Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
Urtica dioica, commonly known as Stinging Nettle, is a perennial flowering plant known for its fine hairs on the leaves and stems that sting upon contact. It is native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and western North America.
Medicinally, Stinging Nettle is used for its numerous health benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, treat enlarged prostate symptoms, and manage arthritis pain. It is also a rich source of nutrients.
In beauty, nettle is used in hair care products to promote scalp health and hair growth due to its high content of vitamins and minerals.
An interesting fact about Stinging Nettle is that despite its painful sting, it has been used as a fiber for textiles and as a medicinal herb for centuries.
