Dock leaves are the traditional remedy for nettle stings, but scientists have found a new little gem. Rubbing a lettuce leaf on a nettle rash appears to be just as good at taking away the pain as ...

Dock leaves for nettle stings are an ancient remedy but may be unscientific, say researchers Credit: Getty The ancient folk remedy is more than 600 years old but the science behind it is untested.

Dock leaves for nettle stings are an ancient remedy but may be unscientific, say researchers Credit: Getty. The ancient folk remedy is more than 600 years old but the science behind it is untested.