Nettle

Latin Name: Urtica dioica
Common Names: Stinging nettle, Common nettle
Parts Used: Leaves, roots
Association: Root Chakra, Scorpio, Mars
Energetics: Warming, Drying
Element: Fire
History: Used since ancient times for its nutrient-rich properties. Traditionally used to treat arthritis and allergies.
How To Take: As a tea, tincture, or cooked greens.
Contraindications: Generally safe but may interact with blood-thinning medications.
Activity: Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive
Uses: Supports kidney health, reduces allergies, and provides essential nutrients.
Nutrients & Constituents: Iron, calcium, vitamin C, chlorophyll.
Plant Description: A perennial with serrated leaves and stinging hairs.
Cultivation: Grows in rich, moist soil. Can be invasive.