Christa Sinadinos
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
By Christa Sinadinos
Nettles are one of the most nourishing plants growing on land. It contains a wide variety of nutrients, including the following: calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, protein, riboflavin, selenium, silicon, sodium (trace), thiamine, tin, zinc, and vitamins A and C. Nettles are also rich in chlorophyll.
Nettles can be used as a nutrient-rich daily tea. Nettles provide a fantastic source of easily-assimilated nutrients. They can be an important source of nutrients for all individuals, but especially for individuals with compromised digestion.
Nettles’ nutritional properties support the immune system, the muscular-skeletal system, and the connective tissue, as well as stabilizing blood sugar.
The minerals have an alkalinizing effect, which can be beneficial for conditions aggravated by hyperacidity.
Nettles are an important herb used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
Nettles also have anti-allergic, astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, and galactogogue actions. The author could go on for pages about this herb, but this writing is limited by lack of space.
Use caution and care when harvesting nettles. Do not consume raw nettles.
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
By Christa Sinadinos
Nettles are one of the most nourishing plants growing on land. It contains a wide variety of nutrients, including the following: calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, protein, riboflavin, selenium, silicon, sodium (trace), thiamine, tin, zinc, and vitamins A and C. Nettles are also rich in chlorophyll.
Nettles can be used as a nutrient-rich daily tea. Nettles provide a fantastic source of easily-assimilated nutrients. They can be an important source of nutrients for all individuals, but especially for individuals with compromised digestion.
Nettles’ nutritional properties support the immune system, the muscular-skeletal system, and the connective tissue, as well as stabilizing blood sugar.
The minerals have an alkalinizing effect, which can be beneficial for conditions aggravated by hyperacidity.
Nettles are an important herb used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
Nettles also have anti-allergic, astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, and galactogogue actions. The author could go on for pages about this herb, but this writing is limited by lack of space.
Use caution and care when harvesting nettles. Do not consume raw nettles.