Nettle Leaves

50g (1.76oz)

Medicinal Name: Urtica dioica

Common names: Stinging Nettle

Properties: diuretic, tonic, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory

Treatment: anemia, allergies, hay fever, asthma, hives, diaper rash, malnutrition, eczema, itchy skin, menstrual bleeding, hemorrhage, nose bleeds, insect stings

Description:

Nettle’s key traditional use is as a cleansing, detoxifying herb. It has a diuretic action, possibly due to its flavonoids and high potassium content, and increases urine production and the elimination of waste products. It helps many skin conditions and arthritic problems.

Nettles are one of the most widely applicable plants we have. They strengthen and support the whole body. They are specific in cases of childhood eczema and beneficial in all the varieties of this condition, especially in nervous eczema. As an astringent Nettles can be used for nose bleeds or to relieve the symptoms wherever there is haemorrhage in the body, for example in uterine haemorrhage.

Nettle is antiallergenic. It treats hay fever, asthma, itchy skin conditions, and insect bites. The juice can be used as a treatment for nettle stings.

Preparation:

Infusion- pour a cup of boiling water onto 1–3 tsp nettle and leave to infuse for 10–15 minutes.