The study by Dr. Erin Connelly and Dr. Christina Lee delves into the historical use of stinging nettles in medieval medicine, highlighting their dual role as both a nuisance and a healing agent. Analyzing 139 recipes from various medieval manuscripts, the researchers illustrate how nettles were utilized for treating conditions such as skin wounds and inflammation. Their findings reveal the blend of historical knowledge and modern scientific insight, emphasizing the broad application and significance of nettles in historical healing practices, while addressing the contemporary perception of this common plant.
Nettles are ubiquitous in medieval and modern settings and were part of the pharmaceutical kit used across the period.
Nettles were a staple ingredient in many medieval remedies, especially for skin wounds, inflammation, animal bites, and swelling.
A new study explores the long history of nettles in medieval healing practices, and how these ancient remedies compare with modern scientific understanding.
The authors combine the expertise of historians, microbiologists, and data scientists, drawing on 139 recipes from thirty medieval manuscripts.
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