Tag: Lamium album

While its name suggests a connection, dead nettle (Lamium album or Lamium purpureum) is not the same as stinging nettle and does not possess its irritating properties. This crucial distinction means that the side effects of dead nettle tea are considerably different—and much milder—than many people assume.

Historically used as both a food and medicine, white dead-nettle (Lamium album) is a safe and tasty wild edible found across Europe, Asia, and North America. Its leaves and flowers are packed with nutrients like vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. Learning to identify and prepare this versatile plant opens up a world of culinary possibilities for foragers.