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Is it true that … dock leaves cure nettle stings?

Is it true that … dock leaves cure nettle stings?
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It’s a time-honoured treatment and rubbing certainly helps, but other leaves could be just as goodIf you’ve ever brushed against a stinging nettle, chances are someone told you to find a dock leaf. The wide green leaves of dock plants seem to grow conveniently nearby, and rubbing one on a sting is a time-honoured remedy. But does it actually work?Probably…

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