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Urtica dioica


Urtica dioica

STINGING NETTLES

The genus Urtica (which means "to burn") is the original latin name given to this herb due to the bristly, stinging hairs present on its leaves. In "The English Physician" (1653) Culpeper wrote "[Stinging Nettles] need no description; they may be found by feeling, in the darkest of night."

Formic acid gives the hollow hairs of stinging nettle its burning sting and there's no question: They hurt. However, contrary to what may be believed by the name alone, the stinging hairs no longer have any sting or reaction with the skin once the leaf has been dried or extracted.

In fact, Stinging Nettle is a wonderful skin care herb, rich high in Vitamins A and C, minerals, especially iron, and plant amines (predominantly histamine and serotonin), plant sterols and chlorophyll.

Skin Care Benefits:
Astringent, Toning, Detoxifying, Anti-inflammatory


Alchemilla Products Containing this Herb:

Face Care
- Exfoliating Face Wash Cream

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