Nettle (Urtica dioica): Tradition, Science, and the Quiet Power of a Common Plant
First post Nettle Urtica dioica Introduction Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of the most widespread plants in the wild flora of Europe and one of the oldest plants used by humans as both food and medicine. Despite its reputation as an unpleasant weed that stings anyone who brushes against it, nettle has long been regarded…