Urtica is a genus of flowering plants in the family Urticaceae. Many species have stinging hairs and may be called nettles or stinging nettles (the latter name applying particularly to U. dioica). …

Oct 24, 2023 · Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times, such as to treat arthritis and back pain. Here are 6 evidence-based benefits of stinging …

People with high uric acid levels may benefit from stinging nettles. Gout occurs when uric acid accumulates and crystallizes in and around the joints, producing inflammation and agonizing …

Oct 31, 2025 · stinging nettle, (Urtica dioica), weedy perennial plant of the nettle family (Urticaceae), known for its stinging leaves. Stinging nettle is distributed nearly worldwide but is …

Overview Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant with pointed leaves and white to yellowish flowers. The root and above ground parts are used for diabetes.

Apr 22, 2025 · Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a herbaceous plant from the Urticaceae family, cosmopolitan, widely recognized for its medicinal properties, but primarily for its stinging hairs …

Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle, nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. Originally native …

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L., Urticaceae) is commonly found in Asia, Africa, and Europe and has a long history of being used as food and traditional medicine.

Botanical Name: Urtica dioica, Urtica galeopsifolia. The annual nettle species dwarf nettle (Urtica urens L.) can be used in a similar manner as the stinging nettle in herbal medicine.

Sep 30, 2025 · Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), a weedy plant from the nettle family, is being studied for potential benefits in treating conditions such as allergies, arthritis, enlarged …