Stinging Nettle Root

Urtica dioica  Dried, Cut & Sifted Root Certified Organic .5 oz Sealed Compostable Kraft Pouch Stinging nettle root has a long history of use in traditional medicine and folklore. In some cultures, it was believed to have magical properties. It was thought to be able to ward off evil spirits and protect against witchcraft.  In ancient Greece, stinging nettles were associated with the god Hermes, who was the messenger of the gods. In medieval Europe, stinging nettles were used to make a cloth called "nettle cloth." This cloth was said to be very strong and durable. In some cultures, stinging nettles were used to make a magical tea or love potion. In folklore, stinging nettles were sometimes used to punish wrongdoers. In addition to its medicinal and magical uses, stinging nettle root was also used for practical purposes. The strong fibers of the plant were used to make ropes, fishing nets, and even cloth. Today, stinging nettle root is still used in traditional medicine to treat a v