NETTLE(Urtica Dioica) Commonly called stinging nettle, it is a vibrous plant, used in cloth manufacture from the Bronze Age to the early 20th century. It has high nutritional value, rich in minerals, vitamins and enzymes. The stinging properties are caused by tiny hollow hairs on stem and leaves filled with formic acid. PROPERTIES: astringent, diuretic, expectorant, hemostatic, rubefacient, styptic, anti-inflammatory Nettle (Urtica Dioica) · excellent remedy for kidney ailments · expels gravel from bladder · a poultice of fresh leaves used externally will stop bleeding · good for fevers and colds · can be helpful for diarrhea, dysentery, piles, gravel · contains vital minerals and vitamins that are essential in helping many disorders. This includes Vitamins A and C, Calcium, chlorine, chlorophyll, iodine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, sodium · improves goiter, inflammatory conditions and mucus conditions of the lungs · as a tea is an excellent hair tonic and has been used to help bring back the color of hair when used as a rinse, and it also helps control dandruff · the greens cooked are an excellent spring tonic as cooking destroys the formic acid and the juice from the stem neutralizes formic acid sting SUGGESTED DOSAGE: should be used as directed by a qualified professional practitioner. Tincture - Spray: 3-6 pumps three times daily. Extract: ½ tsp 3 times daily. CONTRA INDICATIONS: None listed. Please note: This information is compiled from traditional and modern herb books, articles and research. This information is summarized for its educational value and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. It should not be used to replace the services of a qualified practitioner.
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