Stinging nettle is a plant that grows in North America, Europe, and Africa. It has been used as an herbal remedy for thousands of years. The name comes from the stinging sensation that you get when ...

Stinging nettle is a nutritious plant popular in Western herbal medicine. It may reduce inflammation, hay fever symptoms, blood pressure and blood sugar levels — among other benefits. Stinging nettle ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – My introduction to stinging nettle came in my youth when a group of us went swimming in a local farm pond. Instead of exiting the way I entered, I decided to climb up an unmown bank.

Stinging nettles are plants with sharp hairs on their leaves. Potential health benefits include arthritis relief, reduction in seasonal allergies, and diabetes management. However, there is limited ...