Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Plants We Used To Use 316. Nettle

Young Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves can be used to make curries, as well as herb and sour soups. The leaves are rich in vitamins C and A. In traditional medicine, nettle 'tea' was employed for joint pain; anaemia and eczema. It was also claimed to help stimulate milk production, in nursing mothers.

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