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.

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.

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.

Skin burns remedies

Urticaria