PRODUCT INFORMATION
The leaves and roots of nettles are rich in many nutrients:
Vitamins: Vitamins A, C, and K, as well as several B vitamins
Minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium
Fats: linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid
Amino Acids: All essential amino acids
Polyphenols: kaempferol, quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids
Pigments: beta-carotene, lutein, luteoxanthin and other carotenoids
Nettle has anti-inflammatory properties, which in turn can help with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis.
Nettle may be a promising natural remedy for hay fever.
Stinging nettle can help lower blood pressure by allowing your blood vessels to relax and reducing the force of your heart contractions.
Nettle helps lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. The antioxidant properties of nettle can protect the liver from damage from toxins, heavy metals and inflammation.
It acts as a natural diuretic. Supports wound healing, incl. and burn wounds. Decoctions of nettle roots are used as a hair rinse in the treatment of dandruff, hair loss and as a hair restoration agent.
Method of use - Nettle root
1 tbsp. cut root is poured into 400 ml of boiling water. It is removed from the fire immediately and allowed to infuse for about 30 min. The resulting decoction is filtered well and used within a day.
In case of hair loss and dandruff, rinse the hair with the obtained decoction.
Compresses are applied to wounds and insect bites. For digestive problems and diarrhea, the resulting amount of decoction is divided into 3 parts and drunk before meals.
Composition
Nettle root (Urtica dioica L.).
Contraindications
Like any, even the most universal medicine, nettle has its limitations in use. It is quite natural that contraindications for nettle are related to its ability to increase blood coagulability: it cannot be used for thrombophlebitis, hypertension and atherosclerosis. Nettle is contraindicated in bleeding caused by various uterine tumors (cysts or polyps), as well as in the last months of pregnancy.
