MEGAN & CO. Apothecary
Nettle, Leaf, 1oz (28g)
Pickup available at 1711 Hill AVE
Usually ready in 24 hours
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Nettle, Stinging Nettle
𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Urtica dioica
𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Nutritive tonic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antihistamine, Astringent, Hemostatic, Galactagogue.
Known to ease eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions, and traditionally used to alleviate seasonal allergies and relieve lung congestion.*
Also known to support the kidneys and urinary tract, as well as the musculoskeletal and reproductive systems.*
𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
⚠️ Fresh leaves can sting the skin due to their fine, hair-like structures, so wear gloves when harvesting or handling.
⚠️ Use with caution in individuals on diuretic medications, as it may increase urine output.
⚠️ In large doses, it can occasionally irritate sensitive stomachs.
⚠️ When properly dried or cooked, it is generally very safe and well-tolerated for long-term use.*
*𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵, 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦.