The soothing properties of nettle oil provide a natural remedy for easing stress and anxiety as you start your day. Simply ...

If you brush against the plant, the hairs release an acid into your skin, causing a stinging nettle rash that lasts for about ...

Red dead-nettle is a relatively small annual weed found in gardens and crops in most parts of New Zealand. It can grow throughout the year though is found more commonly at cooler times of the year. It ...

Landcare co-ordinator Sophie Blair says the plant can stick in people’s skin for years. “It’s a type of nettle, in the same family as stinging nettle. It has all these micro-hairs that act ...

It's best to pick young nettles, that haven't become coarse or furry. Do not eat them once flowers have grown on the plant. Wear thick gloves to pick and prepare them to avoid getting stung.