Stinging nettle is a popular herbal treatment (especially in Germany) for a number of ailments.  It has been known to help with benighn prostatic hyperplasia, hives, hay fever, anemia, the immune system, neuralgia, and colds.

In a process called urtication, people will lash their arthritic joints with stinging nettles which irritates the area around the joint and improves circulation (and thereby helps alleviate the pain).

Taking orally (cooked of course to soften the stingers) is great for a number of prostate, urinary, and kidney symptoms.  For men, it can reduce frequency of urination and can help urinate more completely/fully thus reducing night time awakenings. The oral version is also great with arthritis.

Stinging nettles are super nutrients as they are very rich in chlorophyll, calcium, iron, and magnesium.  It also contains in trace amounts, colbat, selenium, potassium, tin, chromium, zinc, copper, niacin, sulphur, and phosphours.  They also contain vitamin a, vitamin b, vitamin c, vitamin d, and vitamin k.

Stinging nettles are alteratives which means they are natural blood cleansers so are great for your kidneys, endocrine system, and your hormones. 

For women, stinging nettle can help with breast milk production and vulval itching.

In homeopathy stinging nettle is referred to as Urtica urens and is used for a wide assortment of skin disorders, bites, and burns.

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