Stinging Nettle
Grow stronger from the pain. Don’t let it destroy you.
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The weather in Colorado varies so much. That is one quality of this state I love. The caveat is though it does come with some joint discomfort. The shifting seasons can cause some discomfort in the joints. Consider this option for your ailments.
Stinging netttle (urtica dioica {uro: Latin for burn})
This leaf has been used for centuries. Consider the Roman army. They would often use to soothe the pains of marching around conquering other nations.
Stinging nettle contains:
Vitamins: A, C, K, and some B’s
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium
Fats: Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Palmitic acid, Steric acid, Oleic acid
Amino Acid: almost if not all
Polyphenols: Kaempferol, Quercetin, Caffeic acid, Coumarin, Flavonoids
Pigments: Beta carotene, Lutein, Luteoxanthin
Antioxidant effect to the max.
Sting nettle is commonly used to treat inflammation. It can be used for BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy), Hay fever,1 Arthritic pain, Blood Pressure management, Blood Sugar control, and Antioxidant effect. Other uses may include topical wound care, Liver detox, bleeding management, and diuresis (urinating excess fluid).
Recommendations for dosage can vary depending on the condition being treated. It is always best to let your health care provider know you are utilizing this treatment.
You can brew a teaspoon of dried leaves in 10-12 oz of boiled water. Add your sweetener of choice and enjoy. Some enjoy tea plain so as to embrace the flavor and essence.