Even though stinging nettle is a plant considered by many as an annoying weed, the fact is that it has many health benefits and has been used in home remedy recipes for years.
Stinging nettle can reach a height of 1.5 meters, its flowers are yellow and green. It is surrounded by some kind of hairs that contain formic acid. This acid is responsible for “stinging” people when they come in contact with the plant. Nettle has been used throughout history as food, a good source of fiber, medicinal preparations, and even fabrics. The uniforms of the German soldiers during the First World War were 85% nettle. In the Second World War, the British ordered several tons of this plant to use its green dye as camouflage. Hippocrates used stinging nettle in more than sixty of his recipes. In the world of medicine, nettle has been used to treat pneumonia, rheumatism, allergy, asthma and gangrene. Scientists recently discovered its effectiveness in treating an enlarged prostate. Other common uses of stinging nettle are:

For the skin – It is effective to combat acne, eczema, and lesions caused by herpes. It also gives elasticity to the skin.
For the hair – Nettle is one of the most recommended herbs to combat hair loss. It also fights dandruff.
Kidneys and liver – It has a purifying action on these organs
Urinary tract infections – Nettle is a diuretic
Diarrhea – It is effective in relieving diarrhea
Enlarged prostate – Nettle has been found to be as effective as saw palmetto in treating an enlarged prostate