Nettles: Medicinal properties same?

[Kim GilstrapStudent]

I have wood nettle I’ve been harvesting, and transplanting successfully at my house. Just recently I’ve found it’s not stinging nettle, but wood nettle Laportea canadensis. So researching benefits, it seems to be controversial. As is do you want seeds green or brown when harvesting.  Is stinging nettle more potent than wood nettle? And when do you forage seeds, brown or green?

 

KIMBERLY A GILSTRAP

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Sydnia Ginger Anady

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Hi Kim,

Have a look at the Stinging Nettle Monograph. Slides 27 & 29. Have the answers. :0)

Nettles (Urtica dioica)

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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[Susan ScacciaStudent]

I have purple dead nettle, I am guessing the dead part of it is that it is not medicinal?  IDK,  it’s pretty but spreads like wildfire!

[Kim GilstrapStudentTopic Author]

Hi Susan,

Yes purple dead nettle has medicinal benefits, not like the other nettles but a great little herb to have

 High nutritional value,  Vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and fiber are just some of the nutritional benefits this superfood. Has Antioxidant properties, Supports healthy immune function. Relieves allergy symptom, Fights free radicals, has Antibacterial properties, and Antifungal properties. Its easy to find so research it, you will learn about a cute little flower that willingly shows up in your yard. 

KIMBERLY A GILSTRAP

[Sandy HayesStudent]

Thanks for the slide references on Stinging Nettle. I think this is what I have located on the backside of my greenhouse. It will be good to hae proper identification.

[Lisa DerksenStudent]

and then there is the annual hemp nettle, (considered a noxious weed where I live), and according to medicinalherbinfo.org has herbal actions astringent, diuretic & expectorant and is high in silica. 🙂

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