Put a little song in your step with Stinging Nettle Essential Oil, a gentle yet potent tonic for hair, skin, and body. Wild-crafted from the leaves of Corsican nettles, this rare and aromatic distillation has been treasured for centuries as a balancing and revitalizing herb.
Perfect for scalp treatments, facial serums, massage blends, and perfumery, this thick, green-earth essence imparts forest-like freshness to your aromatherapy rituals or skincare formulations.
Botanical Profile
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Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
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Botanical Family: Urticaceae
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled
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Part of Plant Distilled: Leaves
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Country of Origin: Corsica
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Cultivation Method: Wild-crafted
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Composition: 100% Urtica dioica
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Consistency: Thick
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Scent Description: Sweet, green-earth
Blends Well With
Frankincense, Rose Otto, Grapefruit, Sweet Fern, Greenland Moss, Bergamot, Myrrh, Honey Myrtle, White Spruce, Lemon, Lime, Fragonia, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Inula.
Uses & Benefits
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Haircare: Dilute for scalp massage oils or add to shampoos to balance sebum production and reduce flakes.
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Skincare: Add to facial serums to tone and refresh oily or combination skin.
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Aromatherapy & Perfumery: Adds unique forest-green notes to chypres and floral perfumes.
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Massage & Body Care: Use in blends to invigorate and harmonize body and mind.
Aromatic & Historical Inspiration
Stinging Nettle has been a timeless tonic herb for centuries, used in both European and Mediterranean traditions to balance the body, nourish hair, and fortify skin. Its aroma brings a subtle forest freshness to perfumery and therapeutic blends.
"Better be a nettle in the side of your friend than his echo."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
This rare distillation captures the sweet, earthy essence of nettle leaves, making it a versatile and essential addition to your apothecary, spa, or perfumery collection.
