Basics of Botanicals: STINGING NETTLE

Nettle Leaf
(Urtica dioica)

OCCULT/METAPHYSICAL/CURIO:

■Protection
■Strength
■Healing
■Love
■Dispel fear
■Ward negativity

TYPICAL USES IN HISTORIC ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES AS

■Anti-inflammatory
■Anti-histamine
■Astringent

According to Healthline, it’s packed with:

■Vitamins: Vitamins A, C
and K, as well as several B vitamins

■Minerals: Calcium, iron,
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium

■Fats: Linoleic acid,
linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid

■Amino acids: All of the essential amino acids

■Polyphenols: Kaempferol, quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids

■Pigments: Beta-carotene, lutein,
luteoxanthin and other carotenoids

more info:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/stinging-nettle
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6100552/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325244#benefits

INTERACTIONS:

■WARFARIN (COUMADIN)
■LITHIUM
■DIABETIC MEDICATIONS
■WATER PILLS (DIURETIC)

more info:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-664/stinging-nettle

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I AM NOT A DOCTOR

I AM NOT A PHARMACIST

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