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Nettle

Nettle

Latin Name: Urtica dioica
Description of Appearance: plant with stinging hairs
Common Names:
  • Nettle

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Anti-inflammatory effects

Active Ingredients: Acetylcholine, histamine, serotonin, formic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and roots
Preperation Method: Consumed as a tea or in capsule form

Joint pain relief

Active Ingredients: Acetylcholine, histamine, serotonin, formic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and roots
Preperation Method: Topical application as a poultice or in tea form

Blood sugar regulation

Active Ingredients: Acetylcholine, glucoquinones
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Consumed as a tea or in food

Allergy relief

Active Ingredients: Quercetin, histamine, serotonin
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Consumed as a tea or extract

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Acetylcholine

Description Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the central nervous system, as well as in the autonomic and somatic nervous systems. It is involved in muscle contractions, memory, and cognitive function.

Quercetin

Description Quercetin is a plant pigment (flavonoid) that belongs to the group of polyphenols known for their antioxidant properties.

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