Urtica is an excellent remedy for skin rashes. Medicinally, the plant has been used to bring muscles back to life. It is also effective for easing the rheumatic pain felt in joints. Herbalists use it to treat piles, stomach problems and nosebleeds. It can be taken internally or externally and is particularly useful if the skin is burning or stinging due to an allergic reaction.

• The stinging nettle

• Insect bites or stings
• Breastfeeding
• Burns
• Rheumatic pain
• Food poisoning
• Urticaira (hives)
• Prickly heat