Nettle rejuvenates, improves immunity and metabolism. This is just a small part of the properties of this versatile plant. Can anyone drink nettle tea? When is it better to give it up?
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A few words about the nettle
Common nettle (this is the tall one, which grows, among others, in our forests and over water reservoirs), has been valued for a long time. Already in antiquity, it was used to treat arthritis, anemia and digestive ailments. Today we know that it can be used in many other ways. Common nettle owes its versatile power to its remarkable composition. It is rich in ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamin A, vitamin K and vitamin B2. It also contains a lot of minerals: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese and silicon. And that’s not all, in its leaves we can also find acids such as silicic, acetic, glycolic and acetylcholine, phytosterols and mucilages.
Why is it worth drinking nettle infusions?
1. As proved by the research from 2013, nettle, next to mint, birch leaves and horsetail, has the highest content of kynurenic acid, which influences its anti-rheumatic properties.
2. Regulates metabolism and intestinal peristalsis is irreplaceable in indigestion. It also stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes, which supports the functioning of the stomach, pancreas and liver.
Attention! There have been reports of liver damage from consuming fresh, raw nettle leaves.
3. Slightly diuretic – cleans the bladder and kidneys from harmful products.
4. Helps with inflammation of the digestive system, it also cures diarrhea.
5.Improves blood clotting. It is recommended especially during menstruation and in bleeding from the nose, lungs, kidneys, intestines, as well as ulcers and wounds. This action is due to the presence of flavonoids, tannins and vitamin K.
6. Increases the body’s resistance. Research shows that the substances contained in the nettle stimulate the production of interferon and viral antigens.
7. It is helpful in the treatment of diabetes – there are reports of its properties reducing blood sugar levels. The introduction of nettle preparations should always be consulted with a doctor, especially if the patient is taking anti-diabetic medications.
8. It helps in anemiaby increasing the level of hemoglobin and the amount of red blood cells.
Nettle for everyone?
Nettle, despite its numerous beneficial properties, can also injure. Tumors of the uterus, appendages and hemorrhages caused by polyps can be contraindication to taking nettle preparations. Always sick should consult a doctor about this. People with kidney problems should also be careful. Cystolites contained in older nettle leaves may be irritating for the kidneys.
It is best to collect the nettle tops in front of you, away from the busy streets flowering (up to 30 cm) – from May to September. They are dried loosely spread out without access lights. If we do not have such an option, choose teas available in stores.
Photo from the text comes from: tillwe / Foter / CC BY-SA
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