Nettle
| Common Name | Nettle |
| Latin Name | Urtica Dioica |
| Folk Name | Stinging Nettle |
| Medical Uses | Infections of the urinary tract, Kidney and Bladder stones also used
for Rheumatism Stinging Nettle is a very useful herb. It has helped
certain allergies, inflammed kidneys and pelvis, hemorroids, rheumatism,
gout, bleedings, bronchitis, poor circulation, eczema, bad breath and weak
connective tissue. The roots (as a tea) are especially used for treating
prostate enlargement. Additionally, the German Commission E has confirmed
the use of Stinging Nettle in treating kidney gravel and urinary tract
infections. |