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Urtica dioica MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Urtica dioica
Tree Number(s)
B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.937.937.888
Unique ID
D026982
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D026982
Scope Note
A plant species of the genus Urtica, family URTICACEAE. Roots have been used to treat PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. Leaves are edible after the stinging quality is eliminated by brief heating.
Entry Term(s)
Nettle, Stinging
Stinging Nettle
Registry Numbers
txid3501
Public MeSH Note
2002; see HAMAMELIDAE 1999-2001
History Note
2002; use HAMAMELIDAE 1999-2001
Date Introduced
2002/01/01
Last Updated
2021/06/30
Urtica dioica Preferred
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