Leaves of the "weed" plant that can do more than burn.
dried nettles
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What tradition tells us about the stinging nettle
nettle cloth
Fabric was woven from its stem fibers as early as the Bronze Age. During the First World War, millions of meters of uniform cloth were produced from it in Germany.
Milarepa
According to legend, the Tibetan yogi Milarepa ate nothing but nettle soup for years until he himself turned green.
The ritual
In spring, when supplies ran low, it was served as soup and spinach. Briefly blanched or rolled, it no longer burns.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
What folk medicine used nettle for: in the Botanical Archive →Dried nettle leaves (Urtica dioica), cut, for tea and cooking.
At a glance
- Plant: Urtica dioica (stinging nettle)
- Origin: Wild harvesting and cultivation in Germany and Eastern Europe
- Includes: Minerals (potassium, calcium, iron), flavonoids, silica, chlorophyll
- Tradition: A part of the spring cleanse for centuries, formerly an emergency vegetable and fiber plant
Why your body is aware of this issue: Stinging nettle is more than just a weed: its leaves contain more iron than spinach and a good amount of protein, which is why it used to be a staple food in lean times. It also contains potassium, silica, and chlorophyll. That's why it's included in almost every spring cleanse.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
What nettle represents in every spring cleanse, what is contained in its leaves, and what research says about it.
Here's how to use it
As a tea: two teaspoons to 250 ml of hot water, steep for 10 minutes, two to three cups a day, with plenty of water. As a course of treatment, two to four weeks in spring. In the kitchen, use like spinach, crumbled into soups, smoothies, and bread dough.
Good to know
- If you have heart or kidney failure with water retention, consult your doctor beforehand; this also applies if you are taking diuretics.
- Wear gloves when harvesting if you have a known allergy to stinging nettles or very sensitive skin.
As always, remember: a spice or herb is part of good food, not a medicine or medical advice. If you have any health concerns, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking regular medication, it's a good idea to consult your doctor beforehand.
Available from our partner Kasimir + Lieselotte
Cut organic nettle leaves from Serbia, loose, enough for about 80 cups.
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Why this partner
Kasimir and Lieselotte from Werder
We only recommend manufacturers and distributors that we have reviewed and that do not belong to any pharmaceutical company.
- Our own manufacturing facilityPrepared and bottled in Werder an der Havel
- organically certifiedInspection body DE-ÖKO-070
- Own Demeter farmin Traversères, southern France
- IndependentFamily business, not a pharmaceutical company
Questions
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What were nettles used for in the past?
We explain this in detail in the Botanical Archive: what folk medicine used nettle for, what research says about it today, and with all sources. View portrait →
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