Description
Nettle (known as stinging nettle) has been used traditionally for thousands of years as food and medicine. Classed as a nutritive plant for its high levels of vitamins and minerals.
Known for its anti-inflammatory properties for musculoskeletal complaints, it can also help with seasonal allergies and has mild diuretic properties.
It can be used to make a nourishing hair rinse to improve the health of the scalp and hair, and an infusion can be helpful for skin irritations, including sunburn.
Applications:
- Herbal tea (needs at least 10mins to extract minerals)
- Tincture
- Infusion