Scientific name: Urtica dioica
Possible uses: allergy nasal symptoms, BPH, coughs, runny nose, chest congestion, asthma, whooping cough, tuberculosis, hay fever, "blood purifier," "blood builder," diuretic, astringent, anemia gout, glandular disease, rheumatism, poor circulation, enlarged spleen, mucus discharges of the lung, internal bleeding, diarrhea, dysentery, CNS depressant, antibacterial, mitogenic, affect adrenaline, kidney/urinary ailments, cholecystitis, hepatitis, arthritis, allergy, hives, osteoarthritis
Part of plant used: leaves
Possible side effects: fresh plant stings
Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Green Pharmacy
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