Common Hemp Nettle
Herb latin name: Common Hemp Nettle,Common Hemp Nettle Extract
Latin name: Galeopsis tetrahit
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of Common Hemp Nettle: The plant is antispasmodic, detergent, expectorant and resolvent. It is used in the treatment of tissue-wasting complaints. An infusion of the plant is used in the treatment of pulmonary complaints.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Arable land, sometimes in woods, fens and wet heaths.
Other uses of Common Hemp Nettle: A drying oil is obtained from the seed. It is used as a polish for leather. A fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making cord.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination usually takes place within a month.
Cultivation of Common Hemp Nettle: Arable land, sometimes in woods, fens and wet heaths.
Known hazards of Galeopsis tetrahit: The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis.
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