Natures Answer Nettle AF 1oz 200mg Urtica dioica, more commonly known as Stinging Nettle, Nettle, or Nettle Leaf is a plant that has been used traditionally dating back all the way to Ancient Greece and Rome, and has been mentioned as a favorite herb used to support wellness* in recipes described by Hildegard Von Bingen , famous Nun, composer and herbalist. The Stinging Nettle is a perennial plant that grows two to four feet high and has heart-shaped leaves, with yellow or pink flowers. It grows wild in cooler and temperate climates, including Europe and North America. The plant gets its name from the stinging burn that it gives when someone brushes up against it. Its scientific name, Urtica dioica, comes from the Latin word uro, which means “to burn,” because its leaves can cause a temporary burning sensation upon contact when fresh. The leaves and stems are covered with tiny needle-like hairs known as trichomes, that release chemicals , such as acetylcholine and histamine when someone brushes against the plant, that can irritate the skin. Its interesting to note that the traditional use* of this plant includes purposely exposing the skin to this stinging sensation in a similar manner as the use of bee stings in ‘Apitherapy’. Once picked for use in herbal teas, extracts or capsule, the stinging components are deactivated and fall off. It has been used throughout history as a tea, and edible vegetable* and has been found to have an array of nutritional components*, including B vitamins, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium and Lycopene to name a few.Using carefully controlled extraction techniques, we capture the holistic balance of each herb and the value is passed on to you, our customer. From plant to shelf, you can be assured that we know exactly what’s in the product in your hand, and we guarantee it is authentic, safe, effective, holistically balanced, and of course….Nature’s Answer. 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Nettle Leaf Extract is a potent health supporting supplement*. We hope you enjoy using our Nettle Leaf Extract as much as we do. If you are not happy with our products for any reason, please return your products for a new replacement or a full refund. PERFECT CHOICE: By using Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology, Nature’s Answer assures you the quality of each ingredient by identifying the purity of every incoming botanical, promising you the purest form of each all natural herbal extract in every product. Exceptional features: Super Concentrated. Each 2000 mg serving offers 2000 mg of dried herbs (1:1 dry herb equivalent). This is a distinctive thick, dark green herbal extract. Nettle leaf extract supports balanced health.*Tested, Verified, & Identified for Authenticity. Extract is a concentrated herbal extract made from Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves. Nature's Answer alcohol free extracts are produced using alcohol, water and natural extractants and maintain their natural Holistic Balance. The alcohol and extraction materials are removed using our Unique Bio-Chelated, Cold Extraction Process. Nettle leaf extract is Kosher, Parve, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, NonGMO.