Stinging Nettle
Local Name: Stinging
Nettle
Scientific Name: Urtica dioica
Parts
to be Used: Leaves and roots
Common
Uses
Internal
Application
- Expels impurities from the blood, stomach,
kidney, lungs and intestines
- Expels secretion from the chest and
lungs
- Helps heal intestinal ulcers and alleviate chronic dysentery
asthma and nose bleeds
- rheumatism and arthritis,
External Application
-
Dandruff and other skin ailments and blemishes
- Hair loss
Preparation
Infusion:
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 tablespoon of nettle leaves. Let
stand for 5 minutes and strain. Sweeten with honey and drink 2-3 cups
during the day.
