Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a herb native to parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. This unique plant has been used medicinally for its healing effects by the Ancient Greeks. Stinging nettle has been used as a food, fabric, medicine, and cosmetic for generations. Its wide array of uses includes everything from enhancing male health to easing nasal congestion. It is true that by touching the leaves of a wild stinging nettle can cause skin irritation. However, when processed for consumption, the nettle’s stinging hairs are crushed, cooked, or boiled in a way that eliminates their stinging abilities and makes them safe for consumption.