Urtica Urens
Urtica urens (stinging nettle)
Urtica Urens, from the stinging nettle, is the homeopathic remedy for nettle-rash type complaints — burning, stinging hives — and is also much used for gouty, uric-acid conditions and minor burns.
This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.
What Urtica Urens is used for
- Urticaria (hives) with burning and stinging
- Allergic skin reactions (e.g., after shellfish)
- Gout and high uric-acid complaints
- Minor burns and scalds
- Itching that is worse from warmth and exertion
Characteristic symptom picture
Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Urtica Urens.
- Burning, stinging eruptions like a nettle rash
- Raised, itchy, blotchy welts
- Worse from warmth, exertion and water
- Often triggered by shellfish or allergens
- Associated with gouty/uric-acid tendency
Potency
Urtica Urens is used in potencies such as 30C and as a mother tincture (Q); appropriate form and potency are clinical decisions for your homeopath.
Conditions where Urtica Urens is considered
Frequently asked questions
What is Urtica Urens used for?
It is most associated with burning, stinging hives (urticaria), allergic skin reactions, gouty/uric-acid complaints and minor burns. The right remedy depends on your full picture.
Is Urtica Urens good for hives?
It is one of the most-considered remedies for nettle-rash type hives with burning and stinging, but a homeopath confirms suitability.
Does it help uric acid?
It is often considered to support uric-acid elimination in gouty complaints, alongside diet and monitoring.
When is a skin reaction an emergency?
Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing, needs immediate medical care (anaphylaxis).
Don’t self-prescribe — get the right remedy for your case
Consult a homeopathy doctor