- White Dead Nettle is an herbal health used on the skin for mild redness and soreness. It may be used by mouth for dissolving phlegm during a cold, or for stomach complaints such as gas or upset stomach. It can also be used for support of menopausal women. – Other names for White Dead Nettle include: Laminium album, archangel, Oleisse Taubnesselblueten, and fleurs d’ortie blance.