| Botanical Name | Urtica dioica L. | Origin | Iran | Turkey |
| Family & Genus | Urticaceae, Urtica genus | Parts of Plant | Dried young leaves before flowering |
| Agriculture | Conventional | Manufacturing Method | Direct collection |
| Appearance | Leaves opposite, ovate with cordate base and coarsely serrated margins; fresh leaves covered with stinging hairs; dried leaves dark green, slightly wrinkled and thinned. | Odour | Grassy herbal scent, earthy, mild with no strong aroma |
| Specific Components | Flavonoids, minerals, chlorophyll, histamine, acetylcholine, β-carotene | ||
Nettle Leaves
Nettle Leaves, commonly named stinging nettle, perennial herb in Urticaceae family, genus Urtica. Commercial raw material is dried young leaves harvested pre-bloom; stinging hairs lose irritation after drying. Widely grown across Europe, Türkiye and Central Asia. Traditional European herb for herbal tea and skincare extracts. Rich in flavonoids, minerals and chlorophyll. Fresh raw hairs cause skin irritation upon contact.
