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Many people consider it a common weed, but the stinging nettle is among the most medicinal plants. Its effects were already known in ancient Greece and it is still used in traditional medicine, cuisine and cosmetics.
Why include nettle in your diet?
Nettle has cleansing, detoxifying and strengthening effects. It helps lower blood pressure, supports blood circulation and has anti-rheumatic properties. It is great for diabetics because it reduces blood sugar levels.
It supports blood formation, cleanses the blood and helps with anemia. It relieves symptoms of flu, urinary tract infections and respiratory problems. In spring, young nettle is an ideal means for reviving the metabolism and detoxifying the body.
Nettle tea – a natural remedy for many ailments
Regular drinking of nettle tea brings a number of health benefits. It helps with:
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migraines and headaches,
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urinary tract infections,
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congestion and colds,
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eczema, acne and psoriasis,
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high blood sugar levels,
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allergies (e.g. hay fever),
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metabolic and digestive disorders,
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rheumatism and joint pain.
Nettle as an energy elixir
With age, the body’s iron content decreases, which leads to fatigue and exhaustion. Nettle contains large amounts of iron and helps increase vitality, boost energy and improve overall performance. After a nettle cure many people feel younger, fresher and full of strength.
Nettle in history
Ancient civilizations already held nettles in high esteem. Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) even depicted it in his painting, where an angel holds a nettle as a sacred herb. The Swiss priest Kunzle claimed that if nettle did not have its stinging hairs, it would long ago have been wiped out by animals and humans.
How to prepare nettle tea?
Preparing nettle tea is simple. Just pour 1 tablespoon of dried nettle with 250 ml of boiling water and let it steep for 10 minutes. For best effects, it is recommended to drink 2–3 cups daily.
By including nettle in your diet you will support health and vitality. Whether you use it as tea, a decoction or as part of meals, its healing effects are undeniable!
