Urtica is the Urtica dioica plant, also known as stinging nettle or simply nettles. Urtica is most commonly known for its fine hairs on its leaves that cause a stinging sensation when coming into contact with skin. Despite this,
Urtica Health Uses and Health Benefits
Urtica has natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties making it a good natural remedy for alleviating joint pain and inflammation caused by conditions like gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Urtica is also well-known for its benefits for helping ease allergies, such as from hay fever. Urtica can also help reduce skin inflammation caused by eczema.1
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