I think the question is what doesn't nettle do?
This plant that is even considered a weed here in the Northwest…
contains prostaglandins (decreases inflammation), protein (when dried it contains 40%), calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, beta-carotene, vitamins A,C,D, and B complex.
Nettles are useful in:
Blood building
Breaks up mucus congestion
Skin irritations
Water retention
Diarrhea
Allergies
Helps nursing mother's produce milk
Nettle (in the dried form) can be made into a tea or added to a soup!
The mint family is one of the most useful medicinal and culinary herb families because of it's great taste and healing properties…
It's the most ancient form of healing documented… We are coming back full circle, understanding that by isolating a single chemical within a plant destroys the inherent intelligence of the whole to work in brilliant complexity.
Chamomile certainly isn't just your grandmother's evening tea anymore! This sweet smelling tea has a long history that goes way back to ancient..
These yellow and black buzzers have a huge job to do in our eco system and they certainly don’t get the appreciation they deserve…
Horsetail contains high amounts of silica (along with many other goodies) which has been shown to help strengthen weak brittle nails and create a shiny mane when applied topically…
Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) has been used in Native American medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine for decades for both its spiritual properties…
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) dare to grow anywhere whether it's in the middle of the city or out in the country, they're very hardy and perhaps that is why they offer us so many health benefits…
Mugwort, aka Artemisia vulgaris, an amazing women's herb used to tonify the reproductive system…