What is a Nettle?
What is nettle used for?
Young leaves can be used to make curries, herb soups, and sour soups. The root of the stinging nettle is used to treat mictional difficulties associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, while the leaves are used to treat arthritis, rheumatism, and allergic rhinitis.
Where Can I Get Nettle In South Africa?
Faithful to Nature Muizenberg
Address: 57 Capricorn Dr Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7948, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 785 3268
Simply Natural
Address: Shop 37B (next to Dischem), Canal Walk Shopping Centre, 205 Century Blvd, Century City, Cape Town, 7446, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9 pm
Phone: +27 21 551 2931
Neem Naturals
Address: tableview (call to arrange collection, cape town, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Areas served: KwaZulu-Natal and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 67 139 2465
Does nettle grow in South Africa?
Above Urtica dioica, the stinging nettle, a widespread alien weed in South Africa, but together with our indigenous nettie, Urtica lobulata, one with an interesting history of traditional uses.
Is nettle and nettle leaf the same?
Yes, there is a difference between a nettle leaf and a stinging nettle. Stinging nettle refers to the entire plant, including the leaves, stems, and roots, which can cause a stinging sensation when touched due to tiny hairs on the plant.