| Property |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Stinging Nettle, Nettles |
| Scientific Name |
Urtica dioica |
| Form |
Dried leaves, roots, or powder |
| Color |
Green (leaves), light brown (roots) |
| Shape |
Serrated, ovate to lance-shaped leaves |
| Size |
Leaves: 3-15 cm in length, 2-7 cm in width |
| Texture |
Leaves: Rough, slightly jagged edges with stinging hairs |
| Taste |
Mildly bitter and grassy |
| Aroma |
Fresh, herbal, slightly grassy |
| Moisture Content |
Typically around 5-10% in dried form |
| Density |
Varies depending on form and moisture content |
| Stinging Hairs |
Present on leaves and stems, causing irritation upon contact |
| Active Compounds |
Rich in vitamins (A, C, K), minerals (iron, calcium), flavonoids, and tannins |
| pH |
5.5 - 7.5 |
