Posts Tagged ‘stinging nettle’

Nettle Tea Benefits and Uses

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

stinging nettleNettle tea benefits have been recognized for centuries as a treatment for a host of different conditions. Today it is used as an overall health tonic and to treat enlarged prostate, kidney and urinary conditions, high blood pressure, anemia, skin inflammations and much more.

Of all the nettle tea benefits, its greatest strength may lie in the large amounts of nutrients the plant contains. It is relatively safe for children and adults, although it is always recommended that you consult a medical doctor before taking any new herb.

Nettle Tea for Enlarged Prostate

In Germany, the Commission E (the German equivalent of the American Food and Drug Administration) has approved the use of stinging nettle for treating prostate enlargement, among other ailments. While studies have shown that the root of the plant is more effective for this application, nettle leaf tea can still be used with success.
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Nettle Tea: Nature’s Panacea

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

nettle leafNettle tea is made from the dried leaves of the stinging nettle plant, Latin name Urtica dioca, and also known as common nettle. This humble plant can be found growing in the wild in most temperate areas of the United States, Canada, Northern Europe and parts of Asia. It can be harvested from the wild for making nettle tea – with care, however. It comes by it’s name honestly and the tiny hairs on fresh leaves and stems can sting the skin. Dried leaves, however, pose no threat.

In addition to its high nutrient and mineral content, there are also numerous other nettle tea benefits. It can be used to treat arthritis, pain and inflammation, rheumatism, allergic rhinitis, kidney problems and prostate enlargement just to name a few. In fact, there’s not much that won’t be improved by consuming the herb on a regular basis.
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