The key action is cleansing and detoxifying but are one of the most widely applicable plants we have. It strengthens and supports the whole body. Specific in childhood eczema and nervous eczema. Essential for gout, arthritis. Poor kidney function and fluid retention. Eases hay fever, asthma, eczema, and allergic disorders. Treats anaemia and sciatica. Reduces mucus in lungs and bronchial catarrh. Improves breast milk production. Reduce an enlarged and painful prostate. For internal haemorrhage. Dysentery, jaundice, and infertility. Makes a great tonic after the winter as they are one of the best sources of minerals. Nettle root has been used in early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It improves urine flow, reduces urinary frequency and nocturia, and decreases the volume of residual urine.