Nettle, aka Urtica Dioica, is commonly known as “stinging nettle” because of its hollow hairs (trichomes) on the leaves and stem that cause a stinging sensation upon contact. Originally native to Europe, Nettles can now be found worldwide in wet environments and moist soils. Nettle Leaf can be steeped as a tea, incorporated into herbal infusion blends, and added to soups and broths.