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What is White Dead Nettle used for?

May 9, 2021 by Herbal Resource 1 Comment

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White dead nettle has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries in Europe. Saint Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), a German abbess, writer, and Christian mystique, was a great admirer of the herb and mentioned its benefits and healing properties in her writings.

White Dead Nettle (Lamium album)
White Dead Nettle (Lamium album) – Illustration ©The Herbal Resource

The herb is believed to have astringent, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and soothing properties.

White dead nettle is primarily regarded as a “woman’s herb” and it has been used as an herbal remedy for painful and irregular periods, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), vaginal discharge, and as a tonic for the uterus.

The herb does also have other applications than those related to ailments associated with women’s health.

It is thought to nourish and have overall positive effect on the urinary tract system and it has been used as a natural treatment for urinary tract infections and difficulty with urination in both women and men.

Because of herb’s astringent properties, it can be helpful in treating diarrhea, hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

A tea made from the dried leaves of white dead nettle has been used as an expectorant agent, cough suppressant and to soothe minor inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth and the pharynx (a membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth).

Externally, the plant has been used as a home remedy for skin rashes, eczema and acne.

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