Stinging nettle is a plant that grows in North America, Europe, and Africa. It has been used as an herbal remedy for thousands of years. The name comes from the stinging sensation that you get when ...

Just because a plant is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe to be around. The horse nettle plant is one example. The star-shaped flowers might look nice in a garden, but the sharp thorns and the poison they ...

Stinging nettle is a nutritious plant popular in Western herbal medicine. It may reduce inflammation, hay fever symptoms, blood pressure and blood sugar levels — among other benefits. Stinging nettle ...

If a person comes into contact with a stinging nettle, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including a rash and itchy, irritated skin. People can typically treat stinging nettle rash with home ...

Stinging nettles are plants with sharp hairs on their leaves. Potential health benefits include arthritis relief, reduction in seasonal allergies, and diabetes management. However, there is limited ...

Natalia Kuznetsova, a graduate of a NUST MISIS master's program "Technologies and Materials of Digital Fabrication", has developed a new biodegradable composite material with nettle fiber as a filler.