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Nettle: the all-rounder among the medicinal plants
Facts about stinging nettle
Did you know that...
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What is the nettle?
The nettle is a plant that grows up to 60cm high and is very common in our latitudes. It likes to grow along roadsides, on meadows, in rubble areas, in vegetable gardens and on dung heaps. It has a very high nutrient requirement and loves nitrogen-rich places. Therefore, it also serves as a nitrogen indicator. Characteristic of the plant is its defensive burning, which can be felt as soon as you touch the leaves. Here, small stinging hairs of the plant hook into the skin and release irritating substances that cause burning, itching and swelling of the skin.
General and healing properties of the nettle
Metabolism-promoting
The nettle is metabolism stimulating. It stimulates the metabolism to eliminate harmful substances and waste products and thus promotes the cleansing of the body. It is rich in trace elements and supports the body in regeneration. Its ability to bind and eliminate acids helps relieve the body.
Hair Growth Promoting
The nettle promotes hair growth. Therefore, it is often a component of organic shampoos. It stimulates the metabolism of the hair roots, which therefore strengthen and also sprout new hair. The hair becomes firmer and fuller and visibly gains shine.
Blood-forming
The nettle is blood-forming. It provides the body with plant-bound iron, which is readily available to the body and thus supports the formation of new, red blood cells.
Utrica urens: Ingredients
Nettle provides a diverse number of different important substances that are important for our body.
- Iron
- Potassium
- Silicon
- Silica
- Histamine
- Lignans
- Formic acid
Nettle: effect for body and mind
Nettle is a true cleanser, as it supports the body's ability to eliminate waste. That is why it is part of many spring cures. It cleanses the connective tissue, flushes the kidneys and provides the body with fresh minerals and trace elements. Especially in states of weakness, as a restorative cure and for strengthening, nettle is traditionally used. As a source of iron, it helps the body to reproduce red blood cells, so that the oxygen transport in the body can run optimally. Cells that receive oxygen can cleanly metabolize, cleanse and renew themselves. Stinging nettle is often used to boost vitality and to improve performance. Especially with slagging and the excretion of metabolic acids such as uric acid helps the nettle, because it promotes the elimination of slags through the kidneys and relieves the body.
Properties of the nettle
- Purifying
- Invigorating
- Iron-giving
- Promoting hair growth
- Blood-forming
- Purifying
Fields of application in naturopathy
Nettle for urinary tract diseases
In urinary tract diseases, pathogens usually settle in the mucous membrane of the urinary tract and inflame it. The consequences can be more frequent urination, pain, burning and foul smell of urine. Nettle increases the volume of urine and stimulates the flushing of the urinary tract. This flushes the bacteria from the mucous membrane and helps the immune system to overcome the infection.
Utrica urens for skin blemishes
Many skin blemishes occur because the body also excretes through the skin. Due to the fact that the nettle stimulates the metabolism and promotes purification through the urine, the skin is relieved and the skin impurities disappear again.
Nettle for gastrointestinal disorders
The nettle is known to relieve mild gastrointestinal complaints. Today, the tannins are held responsible for this. These form a protective layer on the mucous membranes and have a regulating effect on intestinal movement. The gastrointestinal tract relaxes and the discomfort subsides.
Utrica urens for menstruation
Many ladies have such heavy menstruation that they lose a lot of blood and thus also iron. Especially in the phase between the period, the nettle helps to replenish the iron stores. In addition, the nettle harmonizes the menstrual bleeding, so that they lose vehemence.
Nettle for hypertension
In naturopathy, high blood pressure is often associated with congestion and slagging of the metabolism. Since nettle purifies and stimulates the body to regenerate, it is often used in cures to lower blood pressure. Recent studies have also shown that nettle has a positive effect on the tension of blood vessels and thus reduces blood pressure.
Utrica urens for rheumatism
In rheumatism, joints or tissues become inflamed and cause pain. Nettle purifies the body, cleanses it and thus helps less irritating substances circulate in the body. This has a positive effect on the tendency to inflammation and helps to reduce rheumatic inflammation.
Notes on the use of nettle
Nettle can be a component of medicines or is often used as a tea. Most often the dried leaves or the whole plant are used. It is very popular as part of a spring or general purification cure.
Nettle in pregnancy & lactation
Since nettle is highly dehydrating, it should not be consumed during pregnancy. In addition, it can trigger early labor. In the breastfeeding period, the nettle is then no longer a risk and can be enjoyed.
Nettle for allergies
Strong allergy sufferers should be careful because of the histamine contained.
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