Nettle has an ancient history. It is native to Africa and West Asia. It is magical, edible, and medicinal, with a long history of treating allergies, especially hay fever, boosting the immune system, and supporting metabolic functions.
Here are Three Facts About Nettle you may not be aware of:
- Though nettle is also called stinging nettle because it can sting you upon contact, once prepared, cooked or heated, nettle becomes a gentle yet potent herb that can also be used by children and the elderly.
- The herb’s ability to clear uric acid wastes from the body makes it a good herb for treating eczema, gout, arthritis, and kidney stones. Combined with large amounts of water, stinging nettle is used in so-called “irrigation therapy” to treat urinary tract infections and kidney stones.
- Blended with other herbs, stinging nettle can help you sleep because it contains compounds that help calm and soothe.
Find out more about Nettle’s many healing properties and uses.
