An exploration of the amazing healing powers and history of nature's "power weed", the Queen of Herbs, Stinging Nettles, Urtica dioica, Examines the meaning of "plant allies", why Nettles are an ally, how to locate & harvest Nettles . Its ancient history. spiritual aspects of plant healing. The importance of ceremony & ritual in plant healing. How ancients used nettles for healing from gout, arthritis, depletion of energy.