Stinging nettles are excellent for treating eczema and other itchy skin conditions. (see hair serum recipe below description) Dried nettles no longer contain the stinging properties that their fresh counterparts do, so they are perfectly safe for use in skincare products. In CP soap close to Lime-green - Add directly to liquid oils (ground finely) or infuse oils with the leaf and discard. Country of Origin: Provence France INCI: Urtica dioicaShelf Life: 2 Years Rich in iron and vitamins A, C, and K plus potassium and magnesium. It is often used in natural hair products and helps stimulate hair growth Herbal Hair Growth Serum Ingredients 1 cup distilled water 1/2 tsp gluconolactone & sodium benzoate 2 Tablespoons dried nettle leaf 2 Tablespoons Horsetail Leaf (optional) 2 Tablespoons aloe vera gel 10 drops of juniper essential oil 10 drops of rosemary essential oil 10 drops of lavender essential oil Hair Growth Serum Instructions Boil the distilled water and add the dried stinging nettle leaf and horsetail (shave grass) leaf. Let the herbs infuse like tea in the water for at least 10 minutes or until the water cools. Strain the herbs out and add 1/2 tsp of gluconolactone & sodium benzoate (natural preservative) Pour the herb-infused liquid into a spray bottle Add the aloe vera gel and essential oils and shake well. Use within 10 to 14 months. How to Apply Herbal Hair Growth Serum Spray liberally on hair once or more per day.