Stinging nettle

Description

Nettles (Stinging)

Scientific name: Urtica dioica

Parts used: Leaves and roots

Actions: Astringent, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, hemostatic, nutritive and tonic.

A highly nutritive herb with a broad range of actions.

Nettles has an alkalizing effect upon the body.

Used to increase circulation.

A specific for arthritis and rheumatism.

Great for the joints.

Used in pain and inflammation issues.

One of the few herbs for the thyroid gland.

A strong detoxifier of the skin.

Being alkaline it neutralizes acids (like uric and sulfuric acids).

Somewhat of a hemostatic (stops bleeding).

Feeds the body nutrition, especially potassium and iron (although it is also full of minerals).

Useful in circulation issues, somewhat of a vasodilator.

Promotes the flow of urine and is useful for kidney stones.

Shrinks swollen tissues.

Excellent for pregnancy, nutrition, and for anti-abortive issues.

Used in cases of bronchitis especially asthma, emphysema and C.O.P.D.

Nettles is an expectorant (removes mucus) and has antispasmodic properties.

Used for anemia.

A great blood purifier and body regulator.