Nettle Leaf Extract
Nettle leaf has many uses and it is quite amazing how useful this "weed" can be.
The following article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
Nettle leaf has a number of benefits
Nettle
is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is now widely distributed
throughout the world. It grows abundantly in waste ground, hedgerows, ditches
and gardens. Often considered a nuisance and weed it is important to the
life cycle of many insects and holds great value as a natural healer.
Nettle oil preceded paraffin and the plants juice was used to curdle milk and help to make cheese!
Nettle has a long history of medical use. The Romans used to rub the leaves on their bodies to restore circulation to limbs numbed by the British winters. Nettle also contains vitamin C and iron, and increases the absorption of the latter. This makes it useful in cases of iron deficiency related illnesses according to research.
Studies show that nettle is a circulatory stimulant, helps prevent haemorrhaging and can be used in treating nose bleeds. Nettle is also been known to mildly lower blood sugar levels. Nettle tea offers great relief to hay fever symptoms. This is due to the nettles antihistamine qualities. There are numerous other uses.
It has become more popular during the last few years and this popularity nettle leaf has will continue to grow.
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