NETTLE

URTICA DIOICA

Strengthens the immune system.
Helps calm feelings of panic and powerlessness.
Has life enhancing and life extending benefits.
Considered as an adaptogenic herb by some, since it’s ideal for supporting the body through periods of stress
Wonderful anti-inflammatory for tired organs
Anti-radiation herb which is wonderful for nourishing the adrenals.
Nettle is great for treating organs/ systems that are overworked, overburdened or overfatigued,

Excellent complementary medicine for women taking chemotherapy. There is quick response, energy levels rise within a few days, hair growth within a few weeks, improved blood work seen within a week.
Nettle is an ultimate reproductive herb . It enhances egg production, and helps the body get rid of toxic estrogens such as plastic sand pesticides
Is excellent for taking late in pregnancy and its high mineral and iron content stimulates haemoglobin levels and stimulates the production of milk.
It is used for heavy periods, bleeding after childbirth , nosebleeds
Encourages and nourishes good flow of blood, lymph and energy through the breasts.
Helps breast tissue lose excess fluids
Tincture nourishes libido

Nettle is wonderful for people who are easily scattered and very distractible
Nettle is all about building fire within. It will melt a frozen heart and evokes the will in women, contacting the inner warrior. Helps to break up watery or waterlogged emotions to allow the person to connect with their inner rage and anger and cut through self-pity and victimhood. It helps to strengthen the emotions, making them less fragile or overpowering.
Allows women to feel her own power and resilience and contact her own inner resources.

Nettle is more powerful when consumed in the afternoon
Drink nettle before a meditation to make the experience more grounded and centering.
You can sprinkle the powder on a wound and it helps stops bleeding
Apply to scalp to stimulate hair growth. Use infusion as a hair rinse and pour over scalp.