STINGING NETTLE - URTICA DIOICA

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STINGING NETTLE - URTICA DIOICA

Local name: Kopřiva dvoudomá
Where to find it: 
Elevation: Weedy plant, unmaintained vegetation, scrub, roadside ditches

Description: Key features of Stinging Nettle include its opposite, serrated leaves, which are covered in tiny stinging hairs that release irritating chemicals upon contact with the skin. The plant typically reaches heights of 1 to 2 meters.

Usable parts: Leaf

Medicinal properties: Nettle is rich in nutrients and has been used for its potential anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Preparation: Preserve Common Nettle by drying the leaves for use in herbal teas or as a culinary herb.

Harvest time: Harvest the leaves in early to mid-spring for use in herbal teas or as a culinary herb.

Harvest method: Harvest leaves by picking them in early to mid-spring, and dry them for use in herbal teas or as a culinary herb.

Conservation: Dry nettle leaves and store them in airtight containers for use in herbal teas or as a culinary herb.