Nettle Leaf: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare It

Nettle leaf — also called stinging nettle or Urtica dioica — is a tall weed that grows all over the world. The name comes from the sting you get when you brush against the plant’s hairy stem and leaves. People have used it as an herbal remedy for thousands of years. It’s native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia.