Stinging Nettle Herb/Root Powder (Urtica dioica) - 100g

• The key action is cleansing and detoxifying but are one of the most widely applicable plants we have
• It strengthens and supports the whole body
• Specific in childhood eczema and nervous eczema
• Helpful for gout, arthritis
• Poor kidney function and fluid retention
• Eases hay fever, asthma, eczema and allergic disorders
• Treats anaemia and sciatica
• Reduces mucus in lungs and bronchial catarrh.
• Improves breast milk production
• Makes a great tonic after the winter as they are one of the best sources of minerals
• Improves urine flow, reduces urinary frequency and nocturia, and decreases the volume of residual urine

For nose bleeds and insect bites

• As a hair treatment it will improve texture and colour
• Helps prevent hair loss, encourage new growth and clear dandruff and oily hair
• Can be used as an insect repellent on plants
• For animals/Horses: Tonic, anaemia, poor appetite, worms, lung problems, allergies, weakness

Herbal powder: Use ¼ tsp in one cup of boiled water. Stir while adding water.

Fresh nettle causes urticaria if applied topically. Internal use may theoretically decrease the efficacy of anticoagulant drugs.

Histamine, formic acid, chlorophyll, gluco quinine, iron, vit C. Flavonoids, silicic acid.

Acts as a Diuretic, astringent, haemostatic, tonic.