Roots of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) were sampled at different sites around Basel (Switzerland) and examined under the microscope. They were completely devoid of mycorrhizal structures.

The study has examined the effect of water table depth (WTD) on production, biomass allocation, allometric relationships and transpiration rate in Urtica dioica. The essential importance of WTD for ...

Two forms of an unassuming nettle look as innocuous as any weed pushing its way through a driveway crack or appearing unexpectedly in a manicured flowerbed like a party crasher. But the innocence of ...

Nettle leaf — also called stinging nettle or Urtica dioica— is a tall weed that grows all over the world. The name comes from the sting you get when you brush against the plant’s hairy stem and leaves ...

Stinging nettle is a nutritious plant popular in Western herbal medicine. It may reduce inflammation, hay fever symptoms, blood pressure and blood sugar levels — among other benefits. Stinging nettle ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Stinging nettles are plants with sharp hairs on their leaves. Potential health benefits include arthritis relief, reduction in seasonal allergies, and diabetes management. However, there is limited ...

India (Garhwal Himalayas): tender shoots cooked as vegetable. Ethnomedical use: as a remedy for sciatica. This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr. Jules Janick, Emeritus Professor and Former James ...

India (Madras Presidency): tuberous roots boiled and eaten. This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr. Jules Janick, Emeritus Professor and Former James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture ...

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Nettle tea has several possible benefits, including reducing inflammation, lowering blood sugar, and supporting a healthy urinary system. Steeping dried leaves and drinking tea dates back thousands of ...

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