We all know the nettle, a herbaceous plant that grows in open fields near humid areas that has very short hairs that, when brushed against them, produces an intense sensation of itching and pain. Not surprisingly, his weapon is silica, the material with which glass is composed. However, it is one of the most interesting species out there.
Used well, it is one of the allies of health that we cannot ignore. Why? Because the properties of nettle are very varied and can help us more than once in our lifetime.
What properties does it have?
The greater nettle, whose scientific name is Stinging nettle, it is a very complete medicinal plantfor all that we are going to tell you below:
Nutritional properties
Our protagonist is an herb that you can consume in dishes such as salads, since contain vitamins A and C, iron, salicylic acid and protein. What does this mean? Well, it helps children to have good growth and development, and also strengthens the immune system, the muscular and nervous systems, while delaying aging.
Medicinal properties
Its multiple medicinal properties are:
- Relieves allergy symptoms.
- It can be used as a complementary treatment for rheumatism and gout.
- Lowers blood sugar levels.
- It can be used to combat iron deficiency anemia.
- Combat dandruff and hair loss.
- It helps us eliminate waste from the body.
- Improves the symptoms of prostatitis.
- It is a good remedy against colds and respiratory diseases.
- Strengthens the nails.
- Regulates excess oil on both skin and hair.
- Fight kidney and urinary tract infections.
How is it consumed?
We can consume nettle in different ways: fresh (previously washed), in salads, soups, fillings, etc ,; on poulticesAnd in infusion. To make the latter we have to add a small spoonful of leaves in a cup and add 200ml of very hot water; Cover the cup with a saucer and let it rest for 5 minutes, until it cools a little. Then, we just have to strain it and drink :).
Did you know the properties of nettle?
