How strong is the acidity in stinging nettles?

Question

How strong is the acidity in stinging nettles,I got stung and the pain did'nt ease off for 30 minutes?.

Answer 1

not that strong. i mean it very rarely kills.

stop thinking about it and the pain will go awya. if not use cream or saliva or contact a doctor.

Answer 2

Formic acid is present in stinging nettles and has a pH of 2-3 which is slightly a stronger acid than vinegar (pH of 3). The burn shouldn't last long. I myself have found my self in a patch of stinging nettles ....I don't wear shorts anymore when going through the woods.....

Answer 3

What's in Stinging Nettle?

Extracts from stinging nettle contain a number of substances including caffeic acid, malic acid, polysaccharides and probably many other compounds including lectins, lignans, and phytosterols.

Answer 4

I thought it was an alkaline in stinging nettles