Tealand Herbals Stinging Nettle is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. The stem is covered in tiny, stiff hairs that release stinging chemicals when touched. The leaves, stem, or root from the nettle plant can be crushed and made into powders, tinctures, creams, teas, and more. While people have used it for centuries as herbal medicine, modern research also supports many of the potential health benefits of nettle and nettle tea: Urinary tract health, arthritis and pain, blood sugar management, the power of polyphenols.
How To Make Nettle Tea
- General reference is two cups of water for every cup of leaves.
- Add water to the leaves, bring the water just to a boil.
- Turn off the stove and let sit for five minutes.
- Pour the mixture through a small strainer.
- Add a bit of honey, cinnamon, or stevia, if you like.
- Start out by only having one cup of nettle tea to make sure you don’t have any reactions to it.
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