Stinging nettleis one of herbal medicines most valuable medicinal herbs. Every component of thenettle, including leaves, flowers, stems and rootshas amedicinal properties.
It offers a rich source ofminerals such as iron, calcium and silica. Nettle is one of the bestblood cleansingandblood buildingherbs.
It is traditionally used for spring cleansing, often drank in up to three cups a day for two weeks in the springtime to cleanse the body after a compromised winter diet.
The Romans used toflail their rheumatic jointswith nettles, which caused awarming and healing inflammation. It also has a robust history of use forallergies, anaemia, to lower blood sugar and to stimulate the kidneys.
