Birth Happens Midwifery in the Santa Cruz Mountains

photo by Maddie Price used under  Creative Commons Scientific name: Stachys bullat Benth. Common name: California Hedge nettle Use: Dermatological aid Method: Poultice of plant applied or decoction taken for swollen sores. Decoction of leaves used as a wash for burns. From: BRIT Reference: Bocek, B. R. 1984, 38(2) 240-255, pg 17  Vascular plants: 43