If you enjoy nettle tea made from dried leaves or tea bags, you’ll likely find fresh nettle tea even better. Fresh herbs are always preferred over dried, particularly for making teas. If you have nettle growing in your garden or near your home in the wild, it can be carefully harvested and used to make a much more intense, pure and flavorful tea. (more…)
Nettle tea is one of the safest herbal preparations in existence, and the side effects are few and rare. Nettle tea benefits far outweigh any potential side effects.
However, there are certain drug reactions and a few possible allergies that may occur in some individuals. It’s best to always consult a physician before taking nettle tea for the first time, or any other herb. Also be aware of any potential nettle tea side effects to make sure you aren’t at risk.
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Nettle tea is an excellent remedy for coughs, colds and congestion. Not only does it provide a much needed boost to the immune system, it also delivers a large dose of iron and other essential nutrients to the body.
Sufferer’s of colds and allergies will find this nettle tea recipe a huge relief of symptoms including dripping sinuses, head and chest congestion, excess mucus, coughs and sore throats. Nettle tea can afford these benefits without drying out the sinus cavities, as many over-the-counter products do.
The other herbs used in this formula increase the tea’s healing properties and the peppermint leaves, licorice and ginger root create a refreshing taste.
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All nettle tea bags are not created equal, and some are better than others in terms of quality. While I would advocate nettle tea from your own dried herbs, there are times when this isn’t possible. As such, nettle tea bags are a great alternative. I often use them when I don’t have time to make a batch of tea.
However, you have to make sure you purchase high-quality nettle tea bags that don’t contain any filler. In some cases, manufacturer’s will “bulk-up” the contents of the tea bags by adding dried white nettle to what should be 100 percent dried stinging nettle leaves. I’ve tried almost all of the nettle tea bags on the market and believe me, you can taste a difference in the inferior brands.
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