Common names of this herb include:
1. Stinging nettle
2. Nettle
You may ask that what a nettle plant is. The nettle plant which is available in various parts of the world has a height of 0.9 m.It also has a stalk. The colors of its leaves are deep green and are at opposite sides of stalk. It also has flowers which bloom in a month from June to September. It also has fruit that have a size of 1mm so they are quite small. They have a yellow brown seed and shape of the fruit is usually oval. Treatment for sting nettles medicines is one of the important use.
The scientific name of nettles includes:
1. Urtica dioica L.
2. Urticaceae
Nettles have been used through out the world for its useful stinging properties. They are used to make various medicines and drugs such as:
1. Diuretic,
2. Expectorant
3. Cure against asthma.
4. Antispasmodic
According to different studies the juice of nettles can make the hair look beautiful and also increases their growth when used regularly. Nettle leaf has been used for the cure of rheumatic disorders. Stinging nettle can be used in salad and add good taste to the salad. As we know that nettle is used to prepare tea and there are many nettle tea recipe for your help. Therefore you can make tea at home if nettle is available.
Stinging nettle cream is also used an applied on the skin, as it make the skin to grow. You can get this cream form the market and there are many other creams that contain the nettle as an important ingredient.
Uses Of Stinging Nettles:
1. It can also be used to cure against hay fever
2. It also reduces urinary tract.
3. If you are suffering from diarrhea than nettle is a good option to have.
4. If you are loosing your hair than it can give volume and strength to your hair.
5. Its leaves can also be used as Rubefacient, It has been observed that many people use it as a vegetable, it can also be used to make salad and when cooked properly than it serves various purposes.
You have observed that nettle tea capsules are used to make tea and there are number of benefits of nettle tea as it relax you to some extent and removes the stress, tension and depression.
There are also many side effects of using nettles such as:
1. Allergic reaction to nettle is noted on skin with excessive use.
2. Burning can occur with 12 hours or more
3. Stinging can occur with 12 hours or more
4. They can cause topical irritation when used with skin.
5. Stinging hairs of the nettle plant can also infiltrates the skin
6. Excessive use of nettle can cause gastric irritation, edema and oliguria,
However if allergic prolong for a longer period of time just wash the respective area with soap or if the problem remains the same than refer to a physician. Nettle tea can also be prepared by its leaves and is very useful.
Nettle tea allergic reaction is also noted and is very severe and therefore precaution must be taken in mind before any use.
According to the research it has been noted that correct dosage should be followed such as:
1. Two to three 300 mg nettle leaf capsules.
2. Take tablets or 2-4 ml.
3. Theses capsules and tablets are used three times per day to lessen different types of allergies.
