Nettle has been used for centuries to treat allergy symptoms.
This medicinal herb is rich in Vitamins and Calcium
Nettle (Urtica Dioical) is a herb that can be found by the wayside, banks and in the very deep parts of the woodlands. The leaves are heart-shaped with jagged toothed edges.
It can be steamed like vegetable and it is very rich in mineral salts, vitamin A, other vitamins, and calcium. It contains small sharp bristled hairs that can cause irritation and pain when it touches the skin, therefore it should be handled with care.
Benefits of nettle
The medicinal properties of this herb is numerous. Also known as stinging nettle, it is very effective to soothe sunburn skin. It is used in every condition that is related to the blood and circulatory system including anaemia. The result of the improved circulation will give the skin a healthy glow.
It is most prevalent in the rainy seasons. It is a very good remedy for kidney and bladder problems. It can expel the gravel from the bladder and increase the flow of urine.
It is an excellent remedy for these conditions: diarrhea, dysentery, piles, hemorrhages, hemorrhoids, gravel, inflammation of the kidneys and eczema.
It is good to increase breast milk for those ladies who are breastfeeding and also good to increase menstrual flow. This herb is also safe for women who are losing weight. Combining nettle with sea-whack and cayenne pepper will break up fat and eliminate it through the urine.
This herb is uses for rheumatic pains by applying it directly to the affected area. Boiled leaves applied externally will stop bleeding in cuts almost immediately.
The tea made from the root will cure dropsy in its initial stages and also will stop hemorrhage from the urinary organs, lungs, intestines, nose, and stomach. The tea is also good for fever, colds, and la grippe. It was used in olden days as a good remedy for back pain.
It can be used as a beauty aid by applying it to the skin or taken internally as a remedy for rashes and pimples.
Natural hair tonic
The juice constitutes a natural hair tonic, will bring back the natural color of the hair and will promote hair growth. When shampooing the hair use it as the last rinse. Also boil the leaves with vinegar for thirty minutes, pour in a cup and dip the fingers in and thoroughly massage the scalp to get rid of dandruff.
Dosage
Infusion - steep two to three tablespoons of leaves or plant in a cup of boiling water for ten minutes.
Juice - mix with an equal amount of water, and take one teaspoonful twice daily.