The nettle is a perennial, dioecious, shrubby plant with a coarse appearance that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is characteristic of this plant that it has some stinging hairs that have the shape of tiny blisters filled with an irritating liquid that, when in contact with the skin, cause an injury and spill their contents, causing hives, itching and itching. This itching is due to the action of formic acid, a compound of which it contains a large amount. These hairs are very hard and brittle at the tip, so rubbing is enough to cause them to break. Nutritionally it is of great importance due to its richness in mineral salts and vitamins that benefit everyone, even people who follow diets without salt. Nettles contain vitamins A and C, iron, salicylic acid, and protein. Medicinal properties Apart from nutrition, it has a large number of medicinal properties: * Analgesic * Antiallergic * Antianemic * Antigout * Antihistamine * Anti-inflammatory * Antirheumatic * Astringent * Cholagogue * Cleansing * Diuretic * Galactogenic * Hemostatic * Hypoglycemic * Rem

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Estimate Shipping Time is 5 to 8 weeks

PACKAGE
1000 Seeds (approx.)