Nettle, or stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), is an herbaceous flowering plant that has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years due to its medicinal and nutritional properties. You've ...

You might expect a plant that stings skin on contact to contribute little to your health. But stinging nettle, a North American weed that grows wild but is relatively easy to cultivate, can be ...

I was at an event in Canton helping a friend sell candles, and I talked to customers about candles and plants. Next to our booth we had a fellow selling cactus and succulents in baskets he made. I ...

Due to the risk of electrolyte imbalance, allergic reactions, drug-herb interactions (especially with blood thinners), and pregnancy complications, consult with your healthcare provider before ...

Which nettle tea is best? Nettle tea is one of the world’s oldest herbal preparations. Nettle is packed with potential, from its spinach-like leaves when cooked to its powerful medicine when dried and ...

We get a lot of physical samples brought into the office between soil, water, insects, plants and weeds. Sometimes it is a weird-looking bug that sparks someone’s curiosity. Other times the sample is ...