Stinging myself with stinging (wood) nettle to show you all how to stop the sting 🤣😂😌 (Nah- I like it 😏💁🏻‍♀️) Stinging nettle stings are also used therapeutically. “While its sting may be uncomfortable, it actually has a beneficial effect on inflammation in the body. By preventing the body from making inflammatory prostaglandins, the sting results in an overall less inflammatory reaction in the body. Urtication, the practice of intentionally flogging yourself with nettle stings, is used as a treatment for inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis that has been proven to be effective by clinical studies.” -healing sanctuary (Studies for nettle stings for treatment of pain can be found on PubMed) . . #stingingnettle #survivaltips #survivalskills #jewelweed #foraging #bushcraft #herbalism #herbalremedies #hiking #camping #homesteading #fishing