Stinging Nettle benefits and uses

STINGING NETTLE – AN ANCIENT REMEDY AND SUPERFOOD

Nettle benefits

The nettle has been known and used since Antiquity, thanks to its various benefits it can be used as food, tea, medicine with internal or external use.

In Bulgaria the nettle is a very popular plant to be used as food or tea, known to be a boosting bomb for the immune system. It is one of the most common herbs added to shampoos in order to strengthen the hair and to make it beautiful.

The nettle leaves are very rich in nutrients like: Chlorophyll, Polyphenols, Lignans, Sitosterol and vitamins: B vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, also minerals : Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Manganese, Sulfur, Silica. All of it’s ingredients make of it a powerful plant with benefits for our organism, hair and skin.

SKIN & HAIR

• • Nettle is a natural skin and hair beautifier due to its nourishing and anti-inflammatory effects.
  • Natural nettle water soothes, cleanses and tightens the skin, shrinks the pores.
  • It has been proven to help clear up acne and eczema.
  • Relieves skin irritations fights the signs of acne.
  • Nettle stimulates thicker, shinier hair, and helps new hair development.
  • It boosts scalp blood circulation that promotes hair growth.
  • It is suitable for damaged hair.

PRODUCTS WITH NETTLE

hair growth stimulant                     nettle water – nettle hydrolat                   nettle soap                                              nettle shampoo

FOOD and DRINKS

Nettle, long recognized for its antihistamine properties, can help alleviate the discomfort of seasonal allergies.

The nettle tea is great for the immune system, it is said that it has great anti-inflammatory benefits and it is considered a natural antihistamine. Although if you a pregnant or breastfeeding or with specific health conditions one must consult consult their doctor before choosing it as a healing substance.

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If you love soups, greens and cozy comfort food you or you just want to boost your iron, here is a great recipe for Nettle soup.