Materia Medica

If there is one plant I reach for every hayfever season, it is nettle. Often dismissed as a bothersome weed, nettle ( Urtica dioica ) is, in fact, one of the most versatile medicinal herbs in the hedgerow. Its applications are vast, from supporting prostate health and metabolic conditions to soothing chronic skin issues. In this Hayfever Series, we will focus on its remarkable ability to quiet the allergic response. As a medical herbalist, I find empirical and traditional exp