Stinging Nettle is a versatile herbal remedy with a long history of medicinal and nutritional use. Its aerial parts are packed with vitamins A, C, E, B-complex, and essential minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Key benefits include:
- Supports Pregnancy & Lactation: Helps maintain healthy iron levels and acts as a galactogogue to enhance milk production.
- General Health: Can aid in managing arthritis, hay fever, anemia, kidney problems, and pain.
- External Use: Fresh nettle can help stop bleeding, and nettle uretication provides relief for rheumatism.
- Culinary & Other Uses: Tops can be cooked like spinach, added to soups or salads; stems can be used for specialty paper or fiber.
Preparation & Dosage:
- Herbal Tea: 3–4 tsp dried leaves in 2/3 cup boiling water, steep 3–5 mins, 3–4 cups/day.
- Tincture: 5–7.5 ml, 3–4 times/day.
- Leaf Extract: 2–5 ml, 3 times/day.
- Root Extract: 1.5 ml, 3–4 times/day.
- Dried Leaf: 2–4 grams, 3 times/day.
Precautions: Generally safe, but may cause mild stomach upset, fluid retention, or hives in some individuals if overused.


























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