The other names of the herb are horn, corn, and green. The Latin name is Folium Urtica dioica (Urticaceae). Perennial herb, up to 1.5 m high; The leaves are opposite, jagged, dark green, covered, as well as the stem with lustrous tough hairs.

Chemical composition:

triterpins, amines, minerals, histamine, serotonin, vitamin A, B1, B6, K, PP, E, B3, C and rich in iron and chlorophyll, organic acids, flavonoids, essential oil.

Application:

in rheumatism, arthritis, gout, muscle pain, bile and liver disease, constipation, stomach colic and digestive disorders, anemia, hemorrhoids and strong menstrual currents. Reduces high blood pressure and sugar content in the blood.

External:

Eczema, burns, nasal bleeding, hair loss, sciatica and skin diseases.

Preparation:

infusion: 1-2 soups. Spoons of leaves are cooked for 5 minutes in 1/4 liter of water. External is also used with infusion, but with a double dose of leaves.

Use:

Drink 3 cups of tea a day.

Ingredients: Nettle leaves

Measure: envelope 50 g