What are the benefits of nettle?

Nettle benefits

·         Nettle plant It is a plant known for its stinging leaves.
· The root of this plant has been used to improve urine flow, relieve swelling in joints, and help control blood glucose.
·         It can be used as a cream or oil.
·         Nettle can also be made into a tea or taken as a pill, powder, or extract.
·         However, the dose can be limited to 300 mg/day, one to two times daily.

·         Do not take nettle if you are taking blood pressure medication.

Check with your healthcare provider before you start taking it

Here are some common benefits of nettle and its extracts:

General benefits

· Nettle leaves and stems are rich in calcium, magnesium and minerals rare, chlorophyll, chromium, cobalt, iron, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, sulfur, protein, manganese, selenium, vitamin C, D, K, B and Cartoons.

· A nourishing herbal infusion with dried nettle leaf may improve overall health.

· Helps relax.

· Nettle may help with decision making.

· It has a calming effect, removing brain fog It also helps in making clear and concise decisions.

· Nettle boosts an ingrained feeling when we're feeling overwhelmed.

· Nettle flower essence may also help heal unresolved tensions.

· Nettle also helps improve sleep by calming the mind.

Medical benefits

· Nettle as a tonic improves overall body functions by supplying the body with easily accessible proteins and nutrients.

· The specific medicinal properties of nettle are renal and adrenal gland (located on the upper surface of the kidneys) restorative, diuretic (eliminates toxins), blood purifier, astringent, anti-inflammatory. Helps the body heal wounds by promoting cell growth and repair.

· It is also a hormonal balancer and a natural antihistamine (Anti-allergic).

· Nettle is often used or added to formulas for allergies, anemia / Hypoemia, sluggish thyroid, tonic adrenal recovery, arthritis Rheumatism, growing pains in children, and nutrition for pregnant women and nursing mothers of women.

· May help during menopause, provide nutrition and kidney tonic after chemotherapy, and act as a general kidney tonic and gout.

· Nettle seed and root provide a stronger medicine than nettle. Its seeds are often used to rebuild the adrenal glands and treat problems with the prostate (a gland found in males).

· Topical use of nettle leads to healing Wounds because it is an astringent.

· Nettle appears as an ingredient in many hair conditioners because it stimulates hair growth. Strengthens the scalp It cleans and reduces dandruff.

· It restores the elasticity of blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and is a good supplement for diabetics.

· Nettle improves digestion It is anti-cancer and an anti-oxidant.

· Nettle tea is used for gargling to treat mouth and throat infections.

· It is known to kill worms and intestinal parasites.

What is the Nettle tea?

Nettle tea is made from the leaves of the stinging nettle plant infused with hot water.

It can have a mild or strong taste depending on the concentration.

Soaking nettle leaves in tea is one way to take nettle.

People can also eat young nettle leaves (by steaming or thawing them in the same way as spinach), take dried nettle leaves in capsules, or use nettle tinctures...

Possible benefits

Historically, people have used nettle for a wide variety of conditions, including:

· Rhinitis and seasonal allergies.

· difficult urination.

· inflammation and joint pain.

· muscle spasms.

· High blood sugar.

· Bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections.

However, scientific research into nettle tea more specifically is limited.

Side effects, toxicity and interactions:

· Usually, this herb does not cause side effects when used properly. but Allergic reactions occur only in rare cases.

· Nettle may cause stomach cramps or diarrhea in rare cases. If this happens, stop using it or use less.

· Pregnant or breastfeeding women may need to limit the use of the herb. This is because it can act as a diuretic.

· Nettle can alter the effects of medications that affect blood pressure. These include diuretics and anti-hypertensives.

· Because of its effect on the metabolism of the sex hormone (androgen and estrogen) ، nettle preparations are prohibited in pregnancy and breast-feeding and should not be used by children under 12 years of age.