Nettle

Urtica dioica

Part used: Leaves
Botanical family: Urticaceae

Once dried or blanched, nettle loses its sting and reveals its true nature: one of Europe's most nutritious plants, rich in iron, chlorophyll, magnesium and silica. Tradition has always turned to it in spring, when the body 'changes its oil': it cleanses, remineralises and tones. The root is also used, with its own indications for the prostate.

Traditional uses

Cleansing routines
Mineral intake
Traditional joint comfort

Traditionally used for

detoxanaemiafatiguejointsspring allergy

How to prepare it

Infuse dried leaves, 2–3 cups a day; also in soups and omelettes, like a wild spinach.

Pairs well with: Dandelion, Horsetail

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Other plants with similar uses

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Horsetail

Equisetum arvense

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

This information reflects traditional uses of plants for general guidance and does not replace advice from a health professional. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, ask before using them.