With a name like "stinging nettle," you might think you want to avoid a nettles patch at all costs. Sure, the fresh leaves and stems of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) can irritate the skin upon contact, but here's the thing: stinging nettles are also full of many healing gifts.

It may seem counterintuitive, but once you learn more about the magic of nettles, we have a feeling you'll be reaching for nettles a whole lot more — even if you're wearing a glove while you do it!

Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits of stinging nettle.

And after learning these 3 benefits you might be wondering how you can learn more about stinging nettle...

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