Herbal Remedies for 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.

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.

Herbs Used To Treat Nettle Sting