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What is the nature of dock plant?
the nature of dock plant is basic .Due to which it reacts with nettle stings acid and remove the pain of the that part.
What is another name for stinging weed?
Nettles (Stinging nettle) or Common nettle
Is a nettle sting an acid or a alkali?
a nettle sting is acid but a doc leaf is alkali which is why it neutralises it
What is the ecological role of sea nettle?
The Sea nettle is a fine cuisine to some countries served up many different ways baked fried even raw.
What does a Sea Nettle use for food source?
I think they eat fishes
Is dock leaves sting acid or alkali?
Dock leaves are alkaline - they neutralise the formic acid in nettle stings
What do you call the thing that stings you in a nettle?
Trichomes
The name of the acid in nettle stings?
formic acid
How do you make a stinging nettle stop stinging?
You squeeze some liquid out of the stinging nettle and just rub it on to where it stings
Why do you rub baking soda on a nettle sting?
The alkaline properties of it neutralize the acid which is what causes the pain from nettle stings
Which of the bites and stings could be neutralizd with bicarbonate of soda?
Acid Nettle Sting
What can you do when your dog gets nettle stings?
He will recover OK.
Why are dot leaves used on nettle stings?
A stinging nettle is full of Acid and the sting from the nettle is the Acid in or on your skin. A "Dock" leaf as its called has Alkaline inside so as Science dictates Alkaline neutralises acid. Hope this answers your question for you.
What is the best treatment for nettle stings?
Stinging NettleA Stinging Nettle is an alkali so you should Use a dock leaf, it grows next to a stinging nettle. Just rub it on the place you got stung. :)
What is the nature of dock plant?
the nature of dock plant is basic .Due to which it reacts with nettle stings acid and remove the pain of the that part.
Why do dock leaves sooth?
Dock leaves sooth nettle stings because dock leaves don't like nettles very mych!
Which plant relieves nettle stings?
If you have been stung by nettles, rub a dock leaf around the site of inflammation. For a description and illustration of a dock plant, see this accompanying Wikipedia link.
