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Stinging Nettle

What is Stinging Nettle?

Stinging nettle is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant, native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and North America. [1]

Stinging Nettle has a flavor similar to spinach when cooked, and is rich in vitamins A, C, D, iron, potassium, manganese, and calcium. [1]


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Products containing Stinging Nettle


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Stinging Nettle - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Nettle Root
Stinging Nettle Extract
Stinging Nettle Leaf
Stinging Nettle Root Extract
Stinging Nettles Extract

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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