Is it true that … dock leaves cure nettle stings?

It’s a time-honoured treatment and rubbing certainly helps, but other leaves could be just as good If 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…

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