STING NETTLE
BENEFITS
Nettle, or Urtica dioica, a perennial plant native to Europe is a plant that has been used for centuries as herbal medicine. It is rich in nutrients, including vitamins A, C, E, K, and B-complex, as well as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium, and potassium and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is still widely used today. You will find here some of the health benefits of nettle.
NETTLE
CLEANSING AND HEALTH BENEFITS
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HISTORY
Stinging nettle has a long history of usage, dating back to ancient times. Ancient Greeks used it for medicinal purposes, while the Romans used it to treat joint pain. In traditional Chinese medicine, sting nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat a variety of ailments. It has also been used in India for centuries to treat skin diseases and wounds, as well as for pain relief. In the Middle Ages, the leaves and roots of the nettle were dried and brewed into a tea to treat fever, colds, and hay fever, but also rheumatic pain and arthritis. Today, sting nettle is used in many parts of the world as a natural remedy for a variety of health issues, from allergies to arthritis.
STING NETTLE
HOW TO CONSUME NETTLE?
Nettle can be consumed in a variety of ways. It can be cooked and eaten like a vegetable, steeped as a tea, or dried and powdered for capsules or tablets.
To prepare it as a vegetable, it can be boiled for a few minutes, then drained and sautéed with garlic and butter for a delicious side dish.
To make a tea, steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried or fresh nettle leaves in a cup of boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
For capsules or tablets, you can purchase from a health food store or make your own by grinding up dried nettle leaves.