Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is widespread and grows in Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa. Despite its stinging hairs, which can cause skin irritation and painful rashes when touched, the plant has been used as a food and medicinal plant for many centuries.
Nettle prefers a moist and nutrient-rich soil. Therefore, it is often found on riverbanks and in fields and meadows.
Ingredients
The most important ingredients of nettle include flavonoids, such as quercitin, kaempferol and rutin. In addition, tannins, lactins and chlorophyll are contained in the plant. In addition, nettles are good sources of various vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and K, as well as magnesium, iron and calcium. Lipids and polysaccharides are also found in the plant.