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Friday, January 29, 2010

Herb Profile: Nettle is nourishing

Nettle is not easy to harvest since it causes itching and hives upon contact with the skin, but once cooked or dried it is a valuable, nutritious healer.

Used regularly, Nettle leaf infusion is an expectorant that helps reduce mucous conditions of the lungs such as asthma, hay fever and other allergic disorders. It is useful as a pain reliever and a general body tonic.

Nettle contains vital minerals that are essential in resolving many disorders – it is rich in iron, calcium, potassium, silicon, magnesium, manganese, zinc and chromium and other vitamins and minerals.

Nettle infusion strengthens the adrenal glands, eases anxiety, increases energy, helps prevent night sweats, builds blood, protects bones and heart, and contributes to overall prostate health.

It is used to relieve any type of internal hemorrhage.

Nettle infusion is good for anemia, arthritis, kidney problems and malabsorption syndrome. It improves goiter and inflammatory conditions.

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