medicinal herbs
Common Hemp Nettle
Galeopsis tetrahit
Herb: Common Hemp Nettle
Latin name: Galeopsis tetrahit
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of Common Hemp Nettle:
The plant is antispasmodic, detergent, expectorant and resolvent. It is used in the treatment of tissue-wasting complaints. An infusion of the plant is used in the treatment of pulmonary complaints.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Arable land, sometimes in woods, fens and wet heaths.Other uses of Common Hemp Nettle:
A drying oil is obtained from the seed. It is used as a polish for leather. A fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making cord.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination usually takes place within a month.Cultivation of Common Hemp Nettle:
Arable land, sometimes in woods, fens and wet heaths.Known hazards of Galeopsis tetrahit:
The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.