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The leaves and stems are very hairy with non-stinging hairs, and in most subspecies, also bear many stinging hairs (trichomes or spicules), whose tips come off when touched, transforming the hair into a needle that can inject several chemicals causing a painful sting or paresthesia. The dried leaves can even be steeped in water and drunk as an herbal tea. Nettle is a general diuretic, can help decrease joint pain in arthritics when taken in conjunction with their medication and can be used for allergy relief, amongst many other benefits