Nettle

Nettle 

General Information

Stinging nettle commonly grows in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It gets its name from the sharp hairs on its leaves which contain chemicals which irritate the skin and cause stinging, itching, and redness. Nettle has been used since ancient civilizations. For example, the Ancient Egyptians are known to have used its infusions to treat arthritis. Nettles were also used by Roman soldiers as whips which induce an inflammatory reaction, relaxing tired muscles and aching joints.

Content

Nettles are extremely high in vitamins and minerals, and also contain plenty of protein, fiber, polysaccharides, polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidants. Dried nettle leaves are 40% protein, making them one of the highest known sources of green protein. The amino acid profile of the nettle also makes it not only higher in protein content, but superior in protein quality. Fresh nettles are a particularly good source of Vitamin C. They also contain vitamins A, D, E, F, K, and B vitamin complexes including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and B6. The minerals found in nettle include selenium, zinc, iron, and magnesium

Nettle Herbal Tea

People mostly use Nettle tea as a medicinal herbal tea

It is made from the leaves and roots of the plant. It is an infusion or decoction, depending on how you prepare it. It is often considered to be one of the best herbal infusions for overall health and wellness

Nettles can be boiled or steeped on their own or added to herbal blends with herbs like raspberry leaves, lemon balm, peppermint or lemon peel

Therapeutic Functions

Nettle tea is excellent for people who face water retention issues. It also helps balance excess sodium in the body. Nettle tea is excellent for boosting metabolism and immunity

It is one of the safest blood purifying herbs, helping the body restore optimal functioning by aiding metabolic processes, especially the elimination of waste products

Nettle is a popular treatment for seasonal allergies, either. Although researchers are not yet sure on how it has this effect, it has been suggested that it is due to the nettle reducing allergy-related inflammation in the body

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