Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hi everyone... Unfortunately, there is no url or listed source for this information... But it being common enough therefore easy enough to research- I thought this might be of interest and those that are really moved by it can go from here... Best Wishes, Misty L. Trepke http://www..com Nettles Nettles are perennial plants found all over the world. They have opposite, heart-shaped leaves with saw-toothed edges. The leaves have tiny hairs covered with an irritating acid that produces a stinging rash when handled. The acid washes off easily in cold water and is harmless to the skin, even if it is painful. The leaves are gathered just before the plant begins to flower. You will definitely want to wear gloves when gathering this plant. Ancient people used Urtica diocia, the Latin name for nettles, in the making of cloth. They also used it to slap paralyzed limbs because the stinging hairs of the plant increase blood cirrulation on the parts that are struck. Anglo-Saxon herbalists of the tenth century used it to counteract poisons and the bites of dogs and of bats. The seeds and flowers were taken in wine for fever and chill. Nettle leaf tea is a classic spring tonic. It stimulates the kidneys, cures diarrhea, stops internal bleeding, cleans the blood, and is an important source of iron, calcium, and vitamin C, making it valuable in anemia. Nettle tea has been used to treat asthma, wheezing, and shortness of breath. The tea is also diuretic and has been used for cystitis and high blood pressure. To make the tea, steep two teaspoons of nettle leaves in a cup of boiled water for about ten minutes. The dose is a quarter cup four times a day, not with meals. The decoction of the root is useful for diarrhea and dysentary, and can also used as a scalp wash to stimulate hair growth. It is used as an external wash for old wounds, itching conditions, and for gangrene. To prepare the root, chop it and simmer about two teaspoons per cup of water for twenty minutes in a non-aluminum pot with a tight-fitting lid. Take about a quarter cup four times a day. The fresh juice of nettles can be taken to improve digestion and to increase milk flow in nursing mothers. The dose is one teaspoon in a glass of water, three times a day. It can also be rubbed into the scalp to stimulate hair growth. Nettles can be added to soups and quiches. The older plants must be cooked thoroughly, but the young plants gathered in spring can be eaten fresh in salads. Add nettles to wintertime teas to increase circulation and to warm the body. Recent studies have shown that nettles are an effective antihistamine when taken for seasonal allergies, and that they are also anti-inflamatory for arthritis. -- Namasté, Sláinte, Peace and Ble§§ings, Cindi Truth is in the eye of the beholder. We create our own realities. If you can dream it, you can achieve it! http://www.angelfire.com/wa/wafstetworld/Email.html Epona'Bri Rhiannon Raven Astra-Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Nettle pics Hi David, Did you say you use the roots of the stinging nettle also? We keep a camper at a lake and I was lucky enough to get prickled by the nettles there-I actually grabbed right on to them bare handed while de-weeding the area!. When I see them next summer I will hang'em up side down,dry them and take them home for " good use " . Colleen OK, let's try this link instead: http://rain-tree.com/Plant-Images/nettles-pic.htm Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hi David, Did you say you use the roots of the stinging nettle also? Hi Colleen, the only parts I use are the leaves and tender tips. There may be uses for the roots. I bet some of the folks here know all about that. Dave -- Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/278 - Release 3/9/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 In a message dated 3/10/2006 10:43:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, writes: Did you say you use the roots of the stinging nettle also? I've read that nettle root when used with saw palmetto, works synergistically to tone the prostate. Tina _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) _Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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