Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae.
Where To Buy Stinging Nettle In South Africa
Mountain Herb Estate
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Address: 377 Blackburn Rd, Durban North, Durban, 4051, South Africa
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Address: Sonnedal Centre, Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
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Do you get stinging nettle in South Africa?
Stinging nettle is indigenous to Europe and North America, but will grow in South Africa if given moist, semi-shady areas and rich soil. Stinging nettle is a perennial shrub with fleshy, toothed leaves. Both leaves and stems are covered with stinging hairs.
Are there nettles 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 stinging nettle poisonous?
While all parts of the nettle plant are edible, the leaves and stems can’t be eaten straight from the plant due to the barbs. Instead, you must thoroughly cook the plant before eating it to deactivate its stinging potential. When the plant is uncooked it is toxic.
What is the benefit of stinging nettle?
Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Today, many people use it to treat urinary problems during the early stages of an enlarged prostate (called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH).