Nettle, also known as nettle, nettle or nettle, is a medicinal plant rich in vitamins and iron and that can be used to help treat arthritis and rheumatism, for example, due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
The nettle's scientific name is Urtica dioica and can be found in health food stores, handling pharmacies and street markets. The parts suitable for the consumption of the nettle are the leaves, which are normally used to make teas, and the roots are usually found in capsule form.
What is Nettle for
Nettle is rich in vitamins A, B1, B5, C, K folic acid, iron, calcium, potassium and copper, and is therefore suitable for various situations, such as:
- Helps treat rheumatism and arthritis; Stimulates appetite; Decreases skin oiliness, preventing the appearance of acne; Helps in the treatment of intellectual and physical fatigue; Prevents hair loss and fights dandruff; Makes nails stronger; Helps in the treatment of inflammation of the urinary tract; It can help in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, but it should be consumed in moderation; It promotes the release of sodium and urea in the urine, due to its diuretic property.
Thus, the properties of the nettle include its anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, diuretic, analgesic and appetite stimulant action.
Nettle tea
Nettle tea is indicated to aid in the treatment of rheumatism, avoid fatigue and stimulate appetite, and should be made with the dry leaves of the plant.
To make nettle tea, 4 grams of dried nettle leaves should be placed in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes, strain and drink at least 3 times a day.
Contraindications and possible side effects of Nettle
The consumption of the nettle should be done according to the doctor's or herbalist's guidance, as excessive consumption of the nettle can result in skin allergies, which are very itchy and can be quite uncomfortable, and changes in the menstrual cycle, in the case of women, and in the prostate, in the case of men.
In addition, the nettle should not be consumed if the person has edema caused by heart disease or has impaired kidney function, due to the action of this plant on the kidneys. In addition, it is not indicated for pregnant women, as it can induce premature birth or cause abortion, for example.
