What happens when you rub nettles on your joints?
Joint pain: Research has found some evidence that rubbing stinging nettle leaves on painful joints can provide pain relief. One small study also found that eating stewed nettle leaves was a helpful addition to the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac. Avoid taking nettle with other herbal/health supplements that contain vitamin K.The use of nettle, despite its beneficial properties, has a number of limitations. First of all, the plant is contraindicated for people with increased blood clotting. Due to its hemostatic effect, nettle can increase the risk of thrombosis and other circulatory disorders.