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Amanda Norris
I have found many sources that warn not to harvest nettle leaves after the plant begins to flower. They say that at this stage, the plant contains chemicals that create cystoliths or crystal structures that can be harmful to ingest. There were no warnings in your monograph on urtica dioica, so is this not a concern? Just looking for a little clarification. Thanks!
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Carolyn Mazarakis
I just planted some dead nettle this summer and harvested and dried a few sprigs after they flowered, so I’m going to refrain from sampling it and hope you get an answer soon. It took me quite a while to find some indication online that the dead nettle is edible and to some extent equivalent to stinging nettle, just without the sting, but if anyone has any more information on this as well, I would appreciate learning more. Thanks so much for asking about this topic!
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Dr. Patrick Jones
Dead nettle (Lamium spp.) isn’t related to stinging nettle. It’s in the mint family. It does have some medicinal properties (anti-inflammatory, respiratory issues, diuretic, wounds…) but it isn’t stinging nettle.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Some/many plants (including lots of fruits and vegetables) contain some oxalates that can contribute to kidney stones if taken long term in high doses. If one is prone to stones I’d avoid oxalate-rich plants long term. But nettles isn’t very high in them and most folks won’t have an issue.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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