WHITE DEAD NETTLE - LAMIUM ALBUM
WHITE DEAD NETTLE - LAMIUM ALBUM
Local name: Hluchavka bílá
Where to find it: Widespread weed species on forest edges, gardens, unmaintained grassy areas
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Description: White Deadnettle is characterized by its square stems, opposite leaves with toothed margins, and clusters of tubular, white flowers with a hood-like upper lip. The plant typically grows to a height of 20 to 80 centimeters. Despite its name, White Deadnettle is not related to true nettles and lacks the stinging hairs.
Usable parts: Bloom, Stem
Medicinal properties: White Dead-nettle has been used traditionally for its potential diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Preparation: Preserve White Dead-nettle by drying the aerial parts for use in herbal teas.
Harvest time: Harvest the aerial parts in early to mid-summer before flowering for use in herbal teas.
Harvest method: Harvest aerial parts by cutting stems in early to mid-summer before flowering, and dry them for herbal teas
Conservation: Dry white dead-nettle aerial parts and store them in sealed containers for use in herbal teas.
