Do dock leaves really soothe the pain caused by nettle stings?

[SickThings]

Or is this just an old wives tale?

[whiffey]

They are cool to the touch, which helps, and this is interesting:

http://www.newscientist.com/backpage.ns?id=lw6 98

[bensmum]

Don't know the science but they do work

[redcrx]

they worked when i was a kid. I dont fancy testing the theory now though

[Cetti]

They do work. Nature is very obliging, providing the cure usually very near to the nettle bed.

[kc70]

Yes I can definatley say they do work. You will need to rub the doc leaf in asap. and until the skin is stained with the green doc leaf. I use it on my kids when they get stung. Another solution is to use ordinary vinegar. But it is not as good. I hope this info helps you.