Nettle is one of the top protection herbs in any practitioner’s arsenal. Nettle can be sprinkled around the home (especially outside) and used in workings for protection from enemies and negative energies and entities. The herb can stop a hex or curse and can be used in reversals. It can also be used to cleanse the aura by "burning" away draining or negative vibrations and is said to aid healing when placed in a sick person's room. In ancient times nettles were tossed into fires during a storm for protection.
Scientific Name - Urtica Dioica
Other Common Names - Ortiga, Stinging Nettle, Stinging Weed
Origin - Said to be native to Africa, Asia, Europe and North America
Magical Powers - Protection, Cleansing, Healing, and Banishing
Used in Making - Bath, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Tea
Planet - Mars
Element - Fire
Deities - Thor
Energy Archetype - Masculine
Parts Used - Leaf
Medicinal Uses - Leaves are used to stop heavy bleeding, for iron deficiency tonic, as an antihistamine, for allergies, insect bites, and eczema, as well as arthritis, gout, and hemorrhoids
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CAUTION - Do not consume if pregnant or breastfeeding, don’t give to children under 2, and check with a practitioner before giving to children under 12 and adults over 65 years.