Nettle
The stinging nettle is a plant from the nettle family and is found all over the world. Nettles grow as an annual or perennial herbaceous plant and can reach a height of 10cm to 3m, depending on the location and species. The root of the stinging nettle is thin and feathery and often branches out several times; it is dried and then finely chopped.
Saw palmetto
The saw palmetto belongs to the palm family (Arecaceae) and is found in the south-east of the USA. It thrives on sandy soils and prefers a mild climate. The bushy dwarf palm stands out with its large fan-shaped leaves, which bear dark red fruits in autumn that contain fat-rich seeds. For the indigenous people of Florida, the Seminoles, the berries were an important food and were also used in traditional folklore. The Seminoles used the branches to make wickerwork. The saw palmetto only became known in Europe in the 20th century.
