Stinging Nettle Dried Leaves

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Latin Name : Urtica Dioica

Origin Country: Albania

Stinging nettle, or Urtica dioica, is a common plant that grows in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It primarily grows in damp, fertile soil.Thiw herb contain a range of other chemicals that can affect humans, including acetylcholine and serotonin.

Stinging nettle is a popular herbal remedy with many uses, ranging from reducing arthritis pain to treating seasonal allergies.Here are some of the most important benefits:

  • Nettle is a diuretic : Nettle tea affects the kidneys directly. It increases urine output and removal of uric acid. Thus it can be useful for edema, inflammatory arthritis or gout.
  • Nettle Tea for Allergies: Hay fever affects millions of people, and nettle tea is effective in controlling the itching and sneezing typically associated with it.Nettle tea is a good alternative for people with sensitivities.
  • Nettle Tea for Hair Growth and Skincare: herbalists use nettle for hair growth, claiming the silica in nettles strengthens hair and nails and other properties improve circulation and reduces shedding. When nettle included in a topical ointment or even ingested as a tea, nettle may have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects for skin problems like eczema or rashes.
  • Nettles for Weight Loss: Nettle with its cleansing properties may help shed the pounds by effectively ridding the body of unwanted metabolic waste. The reduction of stored waste in muscle tissue and throughout the lymphatic system allows your body to function more productively.

 

To make an infusion, place 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb in a tea infuser or teapot or mug for each cup of tea you intend to brew. Cover with boiling water. Place on the lid (or cover your cup with a saucer). Allow the mixture to steep for 10 'to 15' minutes or overnight. Then strain the tea and serve. Drink 1-3 cups of tea a day. Add if you want honey, milk or lemon wedge for flavour.
Stinging nettle is generally considered safe to use medicinally but possible side effects may include stomach complaints and sweating. Touching the stinging nettle plant can cause skin irritation. Take stinging nettle for two to six weeks at a time. Be sure to take a two week break before resuming use. In any case you should consult with your doctor before using any herb especially if you have health problems.

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