Nettle Leaf Tea - Herbal Tea
Nettle leaf tea has been used for thousands of years by herbalists. The parts of the nettle plant used are the nettle leaves and the nettle root.
Powerful and strong, this herb is found growing in the wild in both North Amercia and Europe and grows in baron, waste places. Stinging nettle gets its name because the leaves of the plant have prickles that contain Formic Acid. If the prickles touch your skin, raised blisters will appear that are very itchy.
Stinging Nettle infusions were used once commonly used to treat scurvy!
Stinging Nettle Herbal Tea
As with any , herbal tea or infusion, you should look for a source that can provide organic nettle leaves. A stinging nettle herbal tea can be made by placing the organic nettle leaf into freshly boiled water and allowing it to steep for 3-5 minutes.
It is known for providing increased energy and stamina when the stinging nettle infusion is consumed daily over a period of time.
The leaves of the nettle plant and the root are both used by herbalists.
Stinging nettle is also a diuretic and can be used as an astringent tonic. It is also purported to have affects on thickening hair and smoothing skin.
Stinging Nettle Herb - Uses & Remedies
The nettle plant has also been attributed to aiding in the following conditions:
Stinging Nettle herb is generally useful for many of the conditionas listed above. The increased energy and stamina alone make this a herb worth considering to add to your tea list and consume on a regular basis.
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