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| Language: | English |
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Zenodo
2024
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11468537 |
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- <p>Though the relationship between nettle (<em>Urtica dioica)</em> and dock (<em>Rumex obtusifolius) </em>plants is not obligatory, yet it may be said to be peculiar. Both grow as early colonizers near each other on soils which may not be too fertile. While nettle is known for its sting, dock lessens the effect and relieves the pain due to the sting. They are a perfect match and dock leaves have helped many generations of people to counter the effects of nettle stings. In the recent years, scientific investigations have reported that both <em>Urtica dioica </em>and <em>Rumex obtusifolius </em>are bestowed with healing properties against various illnesses. The present short communication highlights the relationship between the two plants. It also draws attention to the fact that, awareness and documentation of traditional knowledge is important. It also brings focus on the potential of these common weeds as commercial plants with many applications.</p>