| Nettle was cultivated in Scotland for
the fibers in the stalks, to make a durable linen-like cloth. This use goes back
to the Bronze Age. The very name Nettle comes from words meaning 'textile
plant.'Nettle was popular as an agent that, by irritating the skin of an
inflamed area, caused increased blood flow to the area, thereby reducing the
inflammation. In Scotland, victims of gout and rheumatism allowed themselves to
be scourged with Nettle in the dubious belief that this would alleviate their
sufferings. Nettle neutralizes uric acid, prevents its crystallization aiding in
its elimination from the system, thus relieving gout and arthritis. Nettle as an
astringent helps to stop bleeding. The Nettle 'sting' is from histamine and
formic acid in the hairs that trigger allergic response.
Nettle is good to use for anemic children as a tea, due to its nutritive
value as an herb and its high in iron, silicon and potassium. Nettle is an
alkalizing herb and is useful as a rich source of minerals. Nettle aids with
diarrhea and dysentery and is good for inflammatory skin conditions. Nettle
increases the flow of urine, shrinks inflamed tissues, helps blood circulation
and purifies the blood. Nettle is a most excellent remedy for dandruff and will
bring back the natural color of hair. Nettle helps to reduce menses flow and it
can also be used as a tincture for hypothyroid conditions to increase thyroid
function. Nettle it also cleanses the digestive tract and helps with stomach
problems. Nettle functions much like a mild Cayenne by opening the vessels, thus
increasing circulation and uplifting a weary body relieving fatigue and
exhaustion. Nettle can alleviate allergic symptoms such as teary eyes and a
runny nose.
NOTE: This herb is beneficial during pregnancy. It is a mineral rich
nutritive herb with vitamin K to guard against excessive bleeding. It improves
kidney function and helps prevent hemorrhoids.
Nettle is also known as:
Urtica dioica, Stinging Nettle, Great stinging
nettle
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