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URTICA |
| Also
known as: |
Stinging
Nettle |
| Uses: |
Arthritis,
Gout, Detoxification, Allergic rashes. |
| Description: |
Urtica
is the name of the Stinging Nettle commonly
encountered on wasteland as a weed. It has,
however, been treasured for a long time by herbalists
as and excellent 'blood tonic'
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| How
it works: |
Nettle
has a diuretic action, attributed to flavonoids which
increase the excretion of a number of waste substances
from the body, particularly the acid
metabolites. This action is of particular
benefit in gout and arthritic conditions.
Urtica has a nutritive
value, containing vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium
and silica, which explains its tonic action.
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| When
to avoid: |
Do
not use if suffering from diabetes or blood pressure
problems. |
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