MUNCIE, Ind. – My introduction to stinging nettle came in my youth when a group of us went swimming in a local farm pond. Instead of exiting the way I entered, I decided to climb up an unmown bank.

Stinging nettles are plants with sharp hairs on their leaves. Potential health benefits include arthritis relief, reduction in seasonal allergies, and diabetes management. However, there is limited ...

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Stinging nettle has been used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions since the 10th century. With a name like stinging nettle, consumers are not likely to sample this perennial plant.