Nettles are an ancient plant known since ancient times. It is proven to be one of the most healthy natural gifts of spring. It is rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber. It contains large amounts of iron, also vitamin C, A, E B, D, K, calcium, manganese, zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper and others.
Nettles have energising, diuretic, astringent, expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Nettles can be used to make tinctures, creams, pies, tea and more. They are is easy to find. In the spring they are found in every yard.
Nettle tea is recommended for:
- Liver pain;
- Inflammation of the liver;
- Pulmonary diseases;
- Kidney diseases;
- Arthritis;
- Anemia;
- Leukemia;
- With allergies;
- For sciatica;
- To normalize blood sugar.
Nettle is used in various dishes, nettle soups, salads and tea.
In addition to cooking, nettles are also used to make cosmetics.
How to make nettle tea
To preserve the nutrients when making nettle tea, the liquid and the herb are just brewed.
In a small saucepan put 1 cup of water to boil over low heat.
In a separate cookware put 1 tablespoon of dried nettle leaves. After the water boils, pour it over the dried leaves.
Cover the dish with a lid and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
It is steamed to dissolve the nutrients and vitamins from the nettle.
The nettle tea is filtered and sweetened with honey or sugar.
If you want to make stronger nettle tea, brew 2-3 tablespoons of dry leaves in 3 cups of water.
Cover it and leave it to stand overnight.
It is sweetened and consumed in the morning.
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