Herbs for Women’s Health – Nettle
Nettle is one of the most important plants to support women’s health. It was used since antiquity and still is popular as medicine and food. In ancient Greece and Rome it was cultivated for food and use as a remedy for gout, rheumatism and poisonous snake and insect bites. Its reputation as a remedy for general female problems and as a tonic during pregnancy generates from Native American tradition. It is widely used as a remedy for hemorrhaging during childbirth, painful and excessive periods. Due to its high vitamin K content, it helps to prevent hemorrhaging. Nettle also is still used to increase the flow and enrich milk of new mothers.
Nettle is famous general female tonic. It is excellent for young women just entering their moon cycles and for women in menopause. Nettle helps to reduce water retention. Nettle is excellent for correcting PMS symptoms. As it is very rich in calcium, vitamin A and chlorophyll. It is one for the best sources of digestible plant iron.
Nettle is one of the most important detoxifiers, up lifters and source of vitamins and minerals for women’s health. Nettle could be used together with Raspberry Leaf, Peppermint and Ginger root for Uplifting Tea.
Uplifting Herbal Tea
2 parts of Nettle leaf 4 parts of Peppermint
2 parts of Raspberry Leaf 1 part of Ginger root
Use 1-2 tea spoons of the dried or fresh ingredients per large cup of tea. Bring to boil in covered pot and immediately remove from the stove. Allow to infuse for 10 -15 minutes. Strain. Enjoy!
Herbal Tea for Water Retention
2 parts of Dandelion leaf
3 parts of Nettle leaf
1 part of Uva Ursi
Use 1-2 teaspoons of the mix of dried or fresh ingredients per large cup of tea. Bring to boil in covered pot and immediately remove from the stove. Allow to infuse for 10 -15 minutes. Strain. Enjoy!
Menopause High Calcium Herbal Drink
2 parts of Nettle leaf 3 parts of Peppermint
1 part of Comfrey 1 part of Camomile
1 part of Oat straw
Use 1-2 teaspoons of the mix of dried or fresh ingredients per large cup of tea. Pour boiling water over the herbs. Allow to infuse for 20 minutes. Strain. Enjoy!
All above-mentioned recipes contain no caffeine but will restore vitality and energy. Unlike caffeine rich food, they do not deplete body system during prolonged use.
Altogether, Nettle is a great, rich in vitamins and minerals food, medicine and powerful plant. It is recommended for use over extended period of time without any side effects.
