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This volume explores the historical and modern uses of the Urtica genus, better known as the stinging nettle. An account of the botanical aspects of the genus is followed by a comprehensive review of the recent research into its biologically active constituents.
1. An Introduction to Urtica (Botanical Aspects) 2. Historical and Modern Uses of Urtica 3. The Chemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Urtica 4. The Therapeutics of Urtica 5. Nutritional Evaluation of Urtica 6. Urtica Products