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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
Is dock leaves sting acid or alkali?
Dock leaves contain an alkaline sap that can help to neutralize the acid in stinging nettles. When rubbed on the skin after a nettle sting, dock leaves can provide relief by reducing the irritation and itching.
Is nettle leaf the same as stinging nettle?
Yes, nettle leaf is derived from the stinging nettle plant. Stinging nettle refers to the entire plant, while nettle leaf specifically refers to the leaves of the plant. The stinging nettle plant is known for its stinging hairs that can cause skin irritation upon contact.
What do you call the plant for Sado?
nettle/ stinging nettle
Is a nettle a mammal?
A nettle is a plant, so it is not a mammal.
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 does nettle mean?
A nettle is a stinging plant. It can also mean to nettle someone is to annoy that person.
What looks like ground ivy and stings?
The plant you're describing could be "stinging nettle" (Urtica dioica). While it may not resemble ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) closely, it can sometimes be found in similar habitats. Stinging nettle has tiny, hair-like structures that inject a painful sting when touched. If you encounter a plant that looks like ground ivy but causes a sting, it's likely a form of nettle or a similar species.
What can you do when your dog gets nettle stings?
He will recover OK.
