Description

Botanical name:Urtica dioica

Origin: Nigeria

Nettle thrives in woodlands and shady areas throughout Europe, Africa and eastern North America. It is also called stinging nettle because the leaves are lined with stinging hairs that inject histamine into the skin when handled or brushed against. The herb is highly nutritious and its medicinal use can be traced back to the ancient world.

Nettle leaf is commonly used in herbal tea blends, although it is also frequently encapsulated or tinctured.