Urt-u, Urtica Urens

• Urtica urens is the botanical name for the small nettle, a plant belonging to the nettle family (Urticaceae).
• In homeopathy, it is used for certain skin complaints, itching, and burning sensations. (Urticaria)
• The plant, in its natural state, contains bioactive compounds, and direct contact with its stinging hairs can cause itching, burning, and skin reactions.

Main sphere of action

• The skin and urticarial eruptions.
• Skin burns remedies

Predominant sensations

• Itching, burning, tingling, and stinging.

Appearance of the lesions

• Red, raised wheals, sometimes with a paler center.
• Characteristic concomitant symptom reported in some texts: Relief from rubbing.
• Historical associated indications: Superficial burns, rheumatic pains, and certain complaints related to lactation and the urinary system.

Related Remedies

Apis

• Both are urticaria, itching, burning, and stinging sensations (Apis vs. Urt-u)

Rhus-t

Both remedies are associated with itchy, burning eruptions and urticaria in classical materia medica. (Rhus-t vs. Urt-u)

Canth

Both remedies are described in classical texts in connection with burning skin symptoms and superficial burns.(Canth vs. Urt-u)

Ric

• Both remedies are mentioned in classical homeopathic literature in relation to lactation. (Ric vs. Urt-u)
• The main traditional distinction is the skin-focused picture of Urtica urens versus the lactation and gastrointestinal emphasis of Ricinus communis.

Rubrics

• Skin – Eruptions – Urticaria
• Skin – Eruptions – Urticaria – Cold, from
• Skin – Eruptions – Urticaria – Rubbing, amel.
• Skin – Eruptions – Urticaria – Cold air, amel.