Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle, urtica dioica is a weed that is found throughout the temperate regions in Europe and Asia. The leaves of nettles are very nutritious as it adept at robbing the soil of its minerals and vitamins that are then concentrated in the leaves. Nettle is used among other uses as an astringent, circulatory stimulant, anti-allergenic, anti-scorbutic and as a tonic. The sting in nettle is caused by hairs on the plant that contain histamine and formic acid.

How Nettle is Used

As A Tincture:  Take six dropperfuls of nettle leaf tincture at least three times a day for allergic skin conditions and hay fever. Take six dropperfuls of nettle root tincture 3 times a day for benign prostatic hypertrophy.

As a Cream or Ointment: This is used for treating minor cuts, skin rashes, eczema or piles.

As an Infusion: Take 1 cup of standard infusion of leaves to treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout and eczema.

As A Juice: Pulverise the whole nettle plant to extract the juice. Take 2 teaspoons of the juice as a tonic for debilitated condition and anaemia.

Lashing Fresh leaves and Stems: Some recent studies have show that lashing  arthritic joints with the fresh nettle plant though uncomfortable is very effective.

As A Compress: Soak a pad in infusion or diluted tincture of leaves to relieve arthritic or gout pain or sciatica and other tissue pain.

Russian studies show that nettle tea has anti-bacterial activity.  Mouthwashes and toothpastes containing nettle can reduce plaque and gingivitis.  Many oral health care products in health food stores contain nettle.

I would urge you to buy the nettle leaf tea below to experience the oral health benefits of stinging nettle on a daily basis.