Urticaceae Antiasthmatic Annual nettle

Urticaceae Antiasthmatic Annual nettle
Family:Urticaceae Antiasthmatic; Antidandruff; Astringent; Depurative; Diuretic; Galactogogue; Haemostatic; Homeopathy; Hypoglycaemic; Tonic.
Common name:Annual nettle
Nettles have a long history of use in the home as a herbal remedy. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used as a tonic and blood purifier. The whole plant is antiasthmatic antidandruff astringent depurative diuretic galactogogue haemostatic hypoglycaemic and a stimulating tonic. An infusion of the plant is very valuable in stemming internal bleeding it is also used to treat anaemia excessive menstruation haemorrhoids arthritis rheumatism and skin complaints especially eczema. Externally the plant is used to treat arthritic pain gout sciatica neuralgia haemorrhoids hair problems etc. For medicinal purposes the plant is best harvested in May or June as it is coming into flower and dried for later use.This species merits further study for possible uses against kidney and urinary system ailments.The juice of the nettle can be used as an antidote to stings from the leaves and an infusion of the fresh leaves is healing and soothing as a lotion for burns.A homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh plant gathered when in flower. A useful first-aid remedy it is used in the treatment of ailments such as bites and stings burns hives and breast feeding problems.

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