Nettle leaf tea - organic
Nettle has been used worldwide for centuries in a variety of countries and cultures. It has been eaten as a wild food plant, applied topically to the skin, and drunk as an herbal tea. It was used extensively for its fibers and was woven into cloth. Nettle fibers were considered to be high quality and comparable to flax or hemp in Northern Europe.
Nettle leaf may assist with allergies and hay fever thanks to its antihistamine properties. It also may boost energy levels, alleviate arthritic pain and symptoms of gout, while also being a lactation stimulant, It is useful for skin problems and arthritic when poor kidney function and fluid retention are the cause. May also slow bleeding from wounds and nosebleeds and heavy menstruation. It is also useful for anaemia, allergies, and may increase breast milk production.
| Botanical Name | Urtica dioica |
| Organic Status | Certified Organic |
| Country of Origin | Poland/Bulgaria |
| Plant Part | Leaves |
ACTIONS
Nutritive tonic, diuretic, anti-haemorrhagic, hypoglycaemic, circulatory stimulant, galactagogue, alterative.
USE - PREPARATIONS
- Herbal Tea
- Tincture
- Used in herbal beer,
- Add colour to foods.
CONTRAINDICATIONS / SAFETY
- No known precautions
- We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
- Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.