Did it ever annoy you that nettle invaded your garden, or gave you a painful sting? Instead of considering nettle a nuisance, you should learn to appreciate this plant for its nutrients and many health preserving properties.
After a long winter, when the body is exhausted, weakened and deprived of vitamins and nutrients, a nettle cure can be the handiest and most efficient solution to reinvigorate the body.
All you need to do is to put on your gardening gloves and visit the nearest forest edge or ditch. Pick at least 2-3 handfuls of fresh nettle and make a cleansing infusion. For 250 ml of water you will need 1-2 teaspoons of fresh nettles. Drink two cups of nettle tea daily for at least 21 days.
Besides purifying the body from toxins, nettle has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. It also contains lots of iron and magnesium, both recommended for people suffering from diabetes or anemia, and it strengthens the immune system.
Regular consumption of nettle can be very effective for people suffering from anemia, allergies and high blood pressure. Paste made from fresh nettle leaves may be used topically to relieve rheumatic and joint pains.
If you regularly rinse your hair with nettle infusion, you can combat various hair problems such as spring hair loss, dandruff and greasy hair. Infuse ½ kg of nettle in 5 liters of water and rinse your hair three times a week. If you apply the nettle externally and internally, you may benefit of even more beneficial properties.
Nursing mothers can also benefit from consuming nettle tea. Nutrients in nettle help increase milk production, and regenerate and re-energize the body. Consuming nettle tea one week before menstruation helps reduce PMS symptoms and relieve the usual cramps and pain. It is also effective in soothing symptoms of menopause.
Nettle is not only an excellent medicine, but it can also be enjoyed as a nutritious food in a cream soup. In fact, this very tasty and healthy soup should be included in the menu as frequently as possible in the spring.