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Urtica dioica Perennial The bristly hairs of the plant act as a hypodermic, injecting formic acid, an irritant, under the skin when touched. The leaves lose their sting when cooked or dried and are rich in iron and vitamins C+E. The tea is good for arthritis, eczema and anemia. A decoction of the root makes an external treatment that applied to the scalp is said to treat baldness. Zones 3-10. +300 seeds