Tag: Nettles

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. How do I keep ladybugs out of my garden? Instead, follow these helpful tips to attract native ladybugs to your home […]

This is one reason you find them everywhere: they were very useful plants. No one needs to plant them any more, because they are rather good at planting themselves. They do this in two ways. First, they like to spread, particularly if the ground is moist and rich in nutrients. Why is stinging nettle a […]

Stinging nettles die down to tough yellow roots in autumn, over-wintering to grow up again the following spring. When should nettles be cut down? The best time to cut nettles for a liquid plant fertiliser is early spring, as this is when the nitrogen content is at its highest. To ensure that the butterfly larvae […]

The best weed killers for brambles are triclopyr or glyphosate. Look for products that contain these ingredients. Then soak the entire plant down to the soil level with weed killer. Focus on spraying the newly-cut tips of the vines so the chemicals enter the plant. What is the fastest way to get rid of brambles? […]

The common nettle is one of the most important native plants for wildlife in the UK and supports over 40 species of insect. Its seed and colonising aphids also provides an essential source of food for our birds and our ladybirds. Are nettles good for the environment? These gather certain Micronutrients and Macronutrients. Among these […]

Plants can spread to form clumps, and seed is also distributed to infest new areas. Stinging nettles die down to tough yellow roots in autumn, over-wintering to grow up again the following spring. When should nettles be cut down? The best time to cut nettles for a liquid plant fertiliser is early spring, as this […]

The perennial stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a perennial, herbaceous plant with creeping roots. Are nettles Evergreen? Attractive Choice for Shade Spotted dead nettles are valued as perennial ground covers for the shade that will spread and fill in a patch of ground that might otherwise remain bare (except for weeds). In warm regions and/or […]

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. What plants help nettle stings? jewelweed plantFor relief during […]

Is holding your breath preventing you from being stung by a stinging nettle? Myth or true? Sorry, it’s a myth. You can rub the juice of stinging nettle (grasp leaf from below) or the juice of dock on a sting for relief apparently. Do you get stung by nettles if you hold your breath? 12. […]

My favourite herb for liver support is stinging nettle. Not only is it a detoxifying herb ideal for spring cleansing, it also acts as a diuretic, detoxifier, and anti-inflammatory and mild hypo-glycemic herb, and exhibits strong anti-allergy effects. Is nettle leaf tea good for your liver? Packed with a variety of polyphenolic compounds and pigments, […]

Stinging nettle features sharp hairs on its leaves . These hairs contain chemicals, such as formic acid and histamine, which can irritate the skin and cause stinging, itching, and redness. Stinging nettle hairs also contain a range of other chemicals that can affect humans, including acetylcholine and serotonin. What does the nettle leaf contains? The […]

Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. What herb cures eczema? Hamamelidis folium – hamamelis leaf. The characteristic constituents of hamamelis leaf are tannins – proanthocyanidins and small amount of hamamelitannins. In clinical research, creams containing hamamelidis folium extract were effective in […]

Nettles are the highest source of protein from wild plants in the U.S. They contain 26% protein for the calories. They also contain: iron, calcium, magnesium, silicon, potassium, manganese zinc, copper, and chromium, vitamins A and B. Nettles are more nutritious than spinach, kale, or asparagus. Is nettles high in iron? The higher level of […]

Is stinging nettle good for inflammation? Although further research is needed, studies have shown that you can use stinging nettle products to help reduce inflammatory conditions like arthritis. It can also assist in calming acne. Is stinging nettle good for your face? Nettle has a natural ability to calm and soothe inflammation, which makes it […]

Allergies:Stinging nettle leaf may be useful in reducing the symptoms of hay fever by acting as an anti-inflammatory. Some research has linked treatment with stinging nettle leaf to relief of symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. But more well-designed studies are needed to confirm this effect. Is stinging nettle as antihistamine? Nettles. […]

The show has been a hit for ITV since it launched with 13.5 million viewers in 1997 and been sold to more than 200 countries worldwide. Nettles, 65, who is reported to earn around £700,000 for each series, said he had decided it was time to move on. How rich is John Nettles? John Nettles […]

John Vivian Drummond Nettles, OBE, (born 11 October 1943) is an English actor and author.John Nettles. John Nettles OBE Alma mater University of Southampton Occupation Actor, author Years active 1969–present Television The Liver Birds (1972–1976) Bergerac (1981–1991) Robin of Sherwood (1985) Midsomer Murders (1997–2011) Did John Nettles retire? John, 76, left the series after a […]