Tag: Nettles

The frequency of stinging nettle in pollen cores implies it is a UK native, although its close association with human activities may indicate it was introduced over at least part of its range. Are nettles native to Britain? We have two native species of nettle in the British Isles, the common nettle Urtica dioica L. […]

Nettles grow in America too, but not as extensively as they do in Ireland and Britain. Irish people are aware of the burning sting of the nettle, but for others, this little-known plant can cause great distress, especially to the unwary American tourist. Do other countries have nettles? Stinging nettle is distributed nearly worldwide but […]

Now stinging nettles can be found in many areas of the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. The stinging nettle flourishes in temperate climates where it can receive plentiful sunlight. The plants are commonly found along rivers, lakes and streams. Are Stinging nettles found in the US? GENERAL DISTRIBUTION : American stinging […]

General Uses. Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Today, many people use it to treat urinary problems during the early stages of an enlarged prostate (called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Are stings from stinging nettles good for you? Studies suggest […]

The flowers on Stinging Nettles are like catkins; little tendrils of flowers dropping down from the stems, they tend to be green or yellowy-green in colour, so not always obvious to spot. This signifies a change in this nutritious plant, a change that is of benefit to butterflies and moths, though not to humans. Does […]

Nettles is most common in The United States. It can also be found as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this last name. What nationality is the name nettles? BritishNettles or Nettle is a locational surname of British origin, which means a person from a place overgrown with nettles. Is Main […]

General description. Stinging nettle is a medicinal herb plant known for its stinging leaves. It has tiny stinging hairs covering its surface. Contact with the plant produces a stinging, itchy, or burning rash on your skin. Why are nettles Good For? Nettle leaf is a rich source of antioxidants, which are needed for reducing the […]

Nettles made good textile Nettle textiles could apparently compete with textiles made from flax and other materials because top quality nettle fabrics are as good as raw silk. What were nettles used for? Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Today, many […]

The leaves are sometimes eaten as a cooked vegetable. Stinging nettle is most commonly used for diabetes and osteoarthritis. It is also sometimes used for urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney stones, enlarged prostate, hay fever, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. What can Nettles be used for? […]

The dead nettle has bright orange pollen which give the foraging bees an orange stripe on thier heads. This weed is particularly useful to them as that pollen may be in short supply if there are few flowering trees in your area. Are stinging nettles good for anything? Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds […]

Stinging nettles are great wildlife attractors: caterpillars of the small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies use them as foodplants; ladybirds feast on the aphids that shelter among them; and seed-eating birds enjoy their autumn spoils. Are Stinging nettles good for anything? Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, […]

To get rid of stinging nettles, cut them down in early summer before they start to flower and use a garden fork to dig up the roots of the plants. Hoe beds regularly to kill stinging nettle seedlings, or dig up individual seedlings with a hand fork. To kill nettles in lawns, mow regularly. Will […]

Young nettles emerging. You may harvest nettles from the time the new leaves emerge from the ground until late fall after the flowers have gone to seed but before the rains begin to rot the stems (while they still maintain their green color and have leaves attached). Can you pick nettles all year round? Nettles […]

Well, yes! Vinegar is an acid that kills plants by dehydrating them. Either the nettles will die because they cannot get any water, or they will simply shrivel up and turn brown as their cells start dying off. What neutralizes stinging nettle? How to treat stinging nettle stings. If you really want to neutralise the […]

In the garden, nettle is indispensable as a fertilizer, insecticide, and compost activator. On the farm, nettle’s uses don’t just end there. The farm animals also benefit from all the goodness of nettle as well. Are Stinging nettles good for the garden? Because it’s rich in nitrogen, this is particularly useful for leafy vegetables like […]

Generally, all dogs of any age and breed are just as vulnerable to stinging nettle stings as one another. Dogs with a thick double-coat of fur might be slightly more protected from stinging nettles, since their top coat is meant to protect their skin from being hurt by thorns and brambles. What to do if […]

spring. Stinging nettle grows from early spring through the summer. The best time to harvest them is while they’re still a small, no more than a foot tall, because that’s when the leaves are the most tender. Are stinging nettles all year round? It is Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica. Is there a time of year […]

The aroma of good quality nettles is faint and herbaceous with a slightly bitter, slightly salty, pleasant, herbaceous flavor. Nettle leaf that smells musty or has a strong, unpleasant musty or fishy flavor is of poor quality. Do stinging nettles smell? Do Stinging Nettles smell? Not really, no more than any other leafy green. They […]

Nutrition. One 2018 review states that leaves of nettle plants are rich in a number of nutrients, including: vitamins C, D, and K. minerals such as iron, selenium, zinc, and magnesium. Is stinging nettle high in magnesium? Richer in vitamin C than an orange, nettles are also an important source of iron, calcium, magnesium and […]

Remedies for this sting include a plant that often grows next to it called jewelweed. Applying the crushed stem of this plant to the affected area soothes the irritated skin. Another method for alleviating the pain is to apply a mixture of baking soda and water. How do you neutralize nettles? Treatment Wash the area […]