Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) are often feared because they sting — yet they’re one of the most nourishing plants on Earth.
Nettles have been used for fiber and clothing, joint pain, hair and scalp health, iron support, and seasonal allergies.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson said:
“A weed is an herb whose virtue has not yet been recognized.”
Learn more about herbology with Naropa instructor Brigitte Mars.
Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) are often feared because they sting — yet they’re one of the most nourishing plants on Earth.
Nettles have been used for fiber and clothing, joint pain, hair and scalp health, iron support, and seasonal allergies.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson said:
“A weed is an herb whose virtue has not yet been recognized.”
Learn more about herbology with Naropa instructor Brigitte Mars.
