Stinging nettle infusion to boost your body

Nettle leaves contain vitamins and minerals in large quantities. Their decoction is then used to remineralize the body. Fresh or dried, nettles bring significant health benefits. Did you know that nettle herbal tea is involved in protecting against prostate cancer? A true energy booster, this herbal tea must however be organic. Indeed, nettles grow everywhere. It is therefore necessary to opt for quality products whose origin is pure.

What are the health benefits of nettle infusion?

For years, nettle was considered a weed. Its highly fertile seeds take root in any soil. Herbal medicine has, however, brought it back into fashion.

Nettle, the garden's unloved plant

Nettles are divided into many subfamilies. The best known are the white nettle and the Indian nettle, which however have nothing to do with the stinging nettle (urtica dioica) used in herbal medicine.
Often mistreated by gardeners, the plant thrives in all regions. The leaves are picked in spring while the nettle seed reveals itself in autumn. The nettle root, on the other hand, is available at both equinoxes.

Nettle herbal tea, unsuspected medicinal properties

Rich in vitamins and minerals, especially iron and silica, nettle revitalizes the entire body. Its medicinal properties have effects on:

• pains such as rheumatism,
• fatigue,
• inflammatory problems,
• weight.

Organic nettle herbal tea has a purifying action. Its use helps eliminate toxins and facilitate weight loss. The seeds and roots of the plant are not used for this purpose.

For benefits on minor ailments, a few minutes are enough. To treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or Crohn's disease, medical advice is necessary. The combination of nettle root with allopathic treatment is essential to regain health.

Nettle, an extraordinary beauty product

Stinging nettle herbal teas also play a positive role in skin and hair problems. As an anti-inflammatory, the plant reduces skin imperfections. As a mask or rinse, herbal teas stimulate hair growth.

How to properly use your nettle herbal tea?

Urtica dioica herbal tea regenerates the body. For a complete action on the body, it must be organic and of high quality. Here are some tips to benefit from the virtues of the product.

Preparing a nettle herbal tea

Nettle herbal tea is prepared by steeping leaves in water. According to Christopher Bernard, you need one liter of water for 15 fresh leaves of the plant. A 30-minute infusion is sufficient for a quality decoction.

The seeds and roots are not used in making the infusion. Many chefs, like Marc Veyrat, use them in gourmet recipes.

Plants that pair well with nettle infusion

Organic nettles are plants that pair well with many other medicinal species.

To revitalize the body, dried nettle leaves pair perfectly with lemon.

The inflammatory aspect, especially concerning the skin, benefits from a synergy between nettles and chamomile.
Rheumatism and pain in general are relieved with a combination of nettle decoction and elderberry. Dandelion can complement the benefits of these products, although its effects are mainly purifying.

Contraindications for using nettle herbal tea

Nettle is rich in iron. It should therefore not be consumed by people with hemochromatosis. This plant also forms a bad combination with medications for circulation.