Hi Dollies!

Before I say anything else, I want to make clear; I only want this to serve as a bit of trivia. Please, do not handle stinging nettle, and even if you know it well, always take plenty of caution. 

I love plants, indoor and outdoor plants alike, I always feel at ease when relaxing around them. However, today as I was working in my garden, I made the unwise decision to leave my protective gloves inside. As I was pulling out some stray weeds, I noticed a tiny crop of innocent looking weeds which looked strikingly similar to strawberry plant leaves. My immediate action was to close my hand around it to yank it away, but alas, it was an unwise decision and my hand was greeted with a painful sting.

This was my very first encounter with stinging nettles, so after a brief freak out over the illogical idea of death by plant, I descended to Google to find a remedy for my throbbing fingers. However, during my research, I also found some interesting health benefits that stinging nettle has:

Hay Fever: Stinging Nettle contains anti-inflammatory qualities which prevent hay fever symptoms, and also a histamine that can treat allergic reactions

Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain: Perhaps not as relevant to everyone right now, but applying it the the area of pain or taking it orally (in tea, capsule, extract, etc.--not sticking a leaf in your mouth) provides relief!

Eczema: My family has a long history of eczema, so this was especially intriguing! Stinging nettle’s properties as an antihistamine and anti-inflammatory allows it to be a natural treatment to this itchy skin condition. Home-grown medication!

What do you think of herbal products such as this?

Take care, 

♡ Joanne

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Hey Dolls!

Joannealicia found out some interesting information about this plant. Before you use anything for medicinal purposes, be sure to consult a licenced medical professional! Stay safe and healthy!! 

xoxo,
Callie and the Stardoll Staff