Stinging Nettle Remedy
Here at My Health Today, there are lots of things that I can write about on the subject of health, so this time I decided that something that I found beneficial to me as a natural remedy would make an interesting writeup. That of the old wives tale concerning the stinging nettle remedy.
Except that many old wives tales actually were based in fact and many of them are only recently coming to light as more research is done into them. The humble stinging nettle has long been known to have healing properties but some of the stranger notions of their benefits are actually turning out to be true.
For instance, the stinging nettle juice benefits are many but one of the stranger ones that is now proven to be true is that the juice is actually a cure for stinging nettle stings!
Also the one about using the whole plant to thrash against an arthritic joint or rheumatic pain in a muscle to bring about relief is also true, as the stingers actually promote blood flow to the area bringing the body’s natural defenses to do their job.
Nettle Dandruff Cure
A great natural cure for dandruff comes from nettles and is made simply by making an infusion. Do this by pouring some boiling water on stinging nettle leaves and leave it to stand for a while. The resulting infusion is then used as a rinse after washing hair as normal with a mild shampoo. Make sure that teh rinse is rubbed well into the scalp for maximum benefit.
Nettle Tea
Stinging nettle tea is a great tonic drink and contains a whole range of vitamins and essential minerals making it packed full of goodness. Similarly, nettle soup also contains large amounts of goodness including iron, and vitamins A and C.
Only use the stinging nettle tops of the plant as the stalks are tough and the lower leaves contain gritty particles that can irritate the kidneys. Also, only harvest the tops before the end of June as after that time the plant changes and becomes more laxative if taken in large amounts.
All in all, the humble stinging nettle is a great all round plant that, after reading this and the recommended article about the stinging nettle remedy here, you’ll never look upon this invasive plant as a weed again!
Happy gardening!
