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Nettle is so good at treating pain and sore muscles, especially related to arthritis, that the Arthritis Foundation suggests that nettle tea may also reduce the inflammation and pain association with osteoarthritis.
Nettle is incredibly nutritious for both other plants and humans:
- Vitamins: Vitamins A, C and K, as well as several B vitamins
- Minerals: Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium
- Fats: Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid
- Amino acids: All of the essential amino acids
- Polyphenols: Kaempferol, quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids
- Pigments: Beta-carotene, lutein, luteoxanthin and other carotenoids
As well as being delicious, nettle tea is reputed to help combat several ailments, including eczema, asthma, hay fever and muscle aches. Just steep a few fresh tips in boiling water, removing them when the water goes slightly green, to avoid bitterness.
Nettles are a magnet for beneficial wildlife, they can be made into
great plant food and are a surprisingly versatile ingredient in the
kitchen.
You can easily use nettles in many ways...
- Nettle soup
- Spring greens
- Reviving nettle tea
- Nettle beer
- Nettle liquid feed
- Aphid trap
- Ladybird haven
- Compost activator
- Reduce inflammation
- Treat prostate symptoms
- Treat hayfever
- Lower blood pressure
- Aid blood sugar control
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