Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a perennial plant found in temperate and tropical wasteland areas. The plant is characterized by pointed leaves and white to yellowish flowers.
The roots and leaves are considered to be a cosmetic, anodyne, diuretic and astringent. These contain minerals, chlorophyll, amino acids, lecithin, carotenoids, flavonoids, sterols, tannins and vitamins. Stinging Nettle cures eczema, nosebleed, skin eruptions and uterine hemorrhage.
Nettle can be a very dangerous plant because, when the skin touches hairs and bristles on the leaves and stems, it gives a terrible sting, which is very painful. The stinging sensation is caused due to the action of some plant chemicals such as formic acid, histamine, serotonin and choline.
