Herb
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
salve, oil, cream
Nettle Sting
The stinging hairs of the nettle contain 5-hydroxy tryptamine(5HT) and other inflammatory substances. When the skin comes in contact with these hairs, local redness, swelling, burning, and itching is often set up.
Treatment Plan for Nettle Sting
This remedy–Echinacea for Nettle sting–is drawn from the following sources:
Moore, M; Herbal Repertory in Clinical Practice; Santa Fe: The Institute of Traditional Medicine; 1982
Harper-Shove, Lt-Col F; Prescriber and Clinical Repertory; Rustington: Health Science Press; 1952
Herbal anti-inflammatories for external application is often effective at reducing the pain and burning.
Herbal Remedies for Nettle Sting
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
salve, oil, cream
Herb
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
oil
Related Nettle Sting conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
