Nettles are an herbaceous plant in the Urticaceae family, characterized by their stems and leaves with stinging hairs. These hairs contain a chemical called histamine, which causes skin irritation. Nettles are native to Europe, Asia, and North America, but are now found all over the world. This plant is commonly used as an herbal medicine, and is also used to make fabrics and as food. Its leaves are eaten raw or cooked. In addition, nettles have a variety of medicinal uses: they help relieve pain, inflammation, digestive disorders and anemia. It's also believed that they can help treat asthma, arthritis, and some skin problems.

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