Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. Originally native to Europe, much of temperate Asia and western North Africa, it is now found worldwide.
Nettle Leaf in Hindi is 'Bichhua pattee' or 'Bicchu Buti'.
Nettle tastes like spinach, but a bit punchier. "It's a distinctive taste, characteristic of edible wild plants in general: a bright green note that makes you sit up and pay attention, with a peppery zing
Scientific name: Urtica dioica
Family: Urticaceae
Plant beneficial Effect
Anti-proliferative effect.
Anti-diabetic effect.
Anti-inflammatory activity.
Anti-hypertensive effect.
Detoxifying effect.
Antioxidant effect.
Analgesic and antinociceptive properties.
Antiviral activity.
