Stinging nettle

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. The appearance of stinging nettles in my neighborhood is exciting, because it marks the beginning of the foraging season! Last year, spring came in so late that we were desperate enough to go collect nettles that had just barely […]

Jun 20, 2020 - Using stinging nettle for hormones can help hormonal acne, hair loss, weight loss and more. Learn the benefits + how to make nettle tea.

Last time, I went over how to take care of a cow parsnip burn. Today, we are going to go over another plant that likes to bite back: stinging nettles.When I was about six, my parents moved to a woo…

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Stinging Nettle Pesto Recipe: Nettle is a tonic herb used as a nourishing and tasty food, and refreshing tea. Here is a wonderful way to introduce nettle into your diet. Using fresh stinging nettle, create this delicious pesto to use in a variety of way around the kitchen!

Did you know that stinging nettle roots are medicinal and have some very special properties? Learn how to harvest and use nettle root on Gardener's Path.

Nettle is one of my favorite herbs. Also called “stinging nettle,” it is packed with nutrients and is even one of the ingredients in my homemade pregnancy tea. Stinging nettle benefits go far beyond pregnancy though.

Botanical Name: Urtica dioica, Urtica galeopsifolia. The annual nettle species dwarf nettle (Urtica urens L.) can be used in a similar manner as the stinging nettle in herbal medicine. Other Common Names of Stinging Nettle: Big string nettle, common nettle, Nettle, devil’s leaf, European nettle, Grosse Brennesse (German), grande ortie (French), ortiga (Spanish), brenninetla (Icelandic), brænde nælde (Danish). Habitat: While originally from the cold regions of northern Europe and Asia, this…

Stinging nettle benefits are numerous. This herb exhibits many positive effects, from boosting strength to improving hair growth. Learn more about it here.

Learn how to grow stinging nettle in your herb garden to use for herbal teas or cooking. Follow these herb gardening tips to grow nettle, including harvesting tips to prevent the stinging sensation from the plant. #gardeningchannel #gardening #herbgardening #stingingnettle

Check out the abundant benefits & uses of stinging nettle. Nettle has come to be one of the more popular wild greens of the spring and early summer. It often pops up at farmer's markets and on farm-to-table menus. Its inherent wildness, culinary versatility, and impressive nutrient density make it quite an attractive plant! #stingingnettle #nettle #herbalmedicine #wildfoods

STINGING NETTLE - BRENNESSEL - ORTIGA (Urtica dioica) young plant; Stinging nettle has a flavour similar to spinach and cucumber when cooked and is rich in vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, manganese, and calcium. Young plants were harvested by Native Americans and used as a cooked plant in spring when other food plants were scarce. Soaking nettles in water or cooking will remove the stinging chemicals from the plant, which allows them to be handled and eaten without incidence of stinging.

Interested in learning how to make stinging nettle tincture? Here's what to know about stinging nettle tincture benefits & why to make your own.

Stinging Nettle

We love, love, love, love stinging nettle as a food. We harvest this wild green regularly and use it primarily in our very dense greens soup. Five years ago I would not have imagined that I would be harvesting nettle regularly. Even the slightest brush up against it would leave me with an aching rash […]

Stinging nettle tea is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Get the Know How on nettle tea benefits and how to make nettle tea.

How to find, cook, and eat stinging nettle (urtica dioica), a nutritious weed with scientifically proven health benefits. Info on habitat, range, and uses.

Stinging nettle is an astonishing plant with a wealth of uses. Learn tips for growing, harvesting, and using nettle greens. Read more on Gardener's Path.