Stinging nettle is a pervasive plant that can cause skin irritation through needle-like hairs on its leaves. Effective methods to control or eradicate stinging nettle include mowing, hand-pulling, and ...

Does rubbing a dock leaf on skin irritated by a stinging nettle really aid in pain relief, or is it an old wives tale?. | Credit: Elva Etienne If you spent time outdoors as a child, down by the river ...

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ANSBACH, Germany — Did you know that stinging nettles can be so much more than just a painful nuisance? Many people living in Germany have probably accidentally come into contact with them at some ...

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Stinging nettle is a plant that can irritate skin. Here's how to get rid of this unpleasant weed safely. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) lives up to its name. Brush against the pesky plant, and you’ll ...