Stinging Nettle

🌿 Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Stinging nettle is a nutrient‑dense, mineral‑rich perennial herb known for its sharp stinging hairs and its long history in Western herbalism. It’s one of the most researched herbs for seasonal allergies, inflammation, and nutritive support, making it a powerhouse in your allergy‑relief formula.

🌱 Botanical Profile

• Family: Urticaceae
• Growth: Perennial, 1–2 meters tall
• Leaves: Opposite, serrated, heart‑shaped
• Stems: Covered in stinging hairs (trichomes)
• Flowers: Tiny greenish clusters
• Habitat: Moist, nutrient‑rich soils; meadows, riversides, woodland edges

🧪 Key Constituents

Stinging nettle is unusually nutrient‑dense, containing:

• Vitamins: A, C, K + B‑vitamins
• Minerals: Iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, silica, zinc
• Fatty acids: Linoleic, linolenic, palmitic, stearic, oleic
• Polyphenols: Kaempferol, quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins
• Pigments: Beta‑carotene, lutein
• Other: Chlorophyll, lignans, sterols, polysaccharides
• Trichome compounds: Histamine, acetylcholine, serotonin

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