- Heat the water and add the nettle.
- Let it soak for 10 minutes. Strain and add lemon.
- Dosage: 2 cups/day (morning and evening) for 3 weeks. Contraindicated during pregnancy.
2. Tincture for Urinary Tract Infections
Ingredients:
- 100 g of fresh nettle root.
- 500 ml of 70° alcohol.
Preparation:
- Macerate the root in alcohol for 15 days in a dark jar.
- Filter and store in a dropper.
- Use: 20 drops in water, 3 times a day for 10 days.
3. Revitalizing Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of crushed fresh nettle.
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Application:
- Blend the ingredients and apply to the scalp.
- Leave on for 30 minutes and wash. *Repeat twice a week.*
Precautionary Key
- Pregnant women (may stimulate uterine contractions).
- People with severe kidney failure.
- Patients taking diuretics or anticoagulants.
- Wear gloves when harvesting fresh to avoid irritation.
- Prefer organically grown nettle to avoid pesticides.
- Historical Fact: Roman soldiers rubbed nettle on sore areas to generate heat and relieve arthritis (a technique called “urtication”).
Conclusion:
Nettle is proof that “wild” plants can be more powerful than many synthetic drugs. By blending it into infusions, tinctures, or topical treatments, we not only save money, but also access a 100% biocompatible medicine.