Information on Diseases

Medicine Of The Day

Latin Name:
Urtica Urens

Common Name:
dwarf stinging nettle

Description:
Used for irritated skin due to allergic reactions, rashes such as hives, burns, blisters, eczema, insect bites and stings, and rheumatism. In women, vulval itching, unhealthy breast milk, burning urine associated with cystitis. Symptoms are worse with touch and cool, moist air (Jonas 265, Lockie 111).

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