Nature's cure

What should we know about her?

Most of us associate the name nettle with the unpleasant feeling that this plant causes when touched. The truth is that few of us know how useful nettle actually is. Picking nettles is not easy, but nevertheless, the plant is an extraordinary gift from nature, as all its parts have healing properties.

But in fact, in nature, the most valuable is kept the most, as this valuable plant protects itself from formic acid and histamine through its leaves. The leaves of the nettle are covered with fine hairs that emit a fiery sap when touched, thus the plant repels unwanted pests. Nettle is a perennial herbaceous plant of the nettle family. It is found in North America, North Africa, Asia, Europe, growing mainly in grassy and moist places. Since ancient times, nettles have been used to make a fairly strong thread for weaving clothes. Nettle is a perennial herbaceous plant of the nettle family. All parts of this plant are used in medicine, cooking and cosmetics. Since the 1st century. ancient doctors knew about the healing properties of nettles.

What are its beneficial properties?

Nettle is rich in vitamins C, K, B2, provitamin A, proteins, tannin, organic acids, iron salts, potassium, calcium and sulfur, magnesium, folic acid, chlorophyll. Its roots contain vegetable fats, calcium salts and starch. It is believed that nettle leaves have a diuretic, antirheumatic and hemostatic effect and have a beneficial effect on metabolism. Nettle has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, lowers blood glucose, helps with diabetes and kidney and bladder problems, treats anemia and liver and bile problems. This herb also protects against viral diseases and bacterial infections. Nettle is known for its beneficial properties to help with hair loss due to the presence of vitamins, organic acids, minerals and other useful substances in it.

The key to good health

Nettle is added to soups, various dishes, it can be taken dried in the form of tea, decoction or as a food supplement. Take advantage of the beneficial properties of this medicinal plant by taking it as a dietary supplement.