In our area (western WA), the anecdote to nettle stings is juice from
the stem of a bracken fern, which usually grows nearby. No need to
chew. :-) It's nice to know that nettles are good for something,
I've always considered them noxious weeds!
Lynn C
Seattle
Katy Blanchard wrote:
If the leaves sting your fingers, it's probably too late.
That's not necessarily so, Ron <G> I have gotten really stung from
just brushing against very small starter plants before
transplanting! One of the best antidotes to nettle sting is the
juice from plantains which usually grows nearby. Just chew the
leaves up a little and spread on the sting area. All the herbal
books say to harvest the nettle before it starts to flower. It's
great added to spring "tonic" soups along with other spring greens
such as dandelion.
Katy
Katy Blanchard
Urban Eagle Herb Co.
Youngsville, New Mexico
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