Nettles are high in minerals and vitamins, too.
The rash that occurs after being stung by nettles happens within minutes of contact.
I 'm not sure what the heavy plant in question was - but Martin tells me the nettles were fairly weighty !
Stinging nettles are especially good for treating hay fever with its bothersome watery eyes and sneezing.
Evidence of effectiveness is limited; however, nettles have been used to treat hay fever in other countries for years.