Nettle, whose scientific name is Urtica dioica L, is a plant that can work wonders.

Nettle has been used since ancient times. Egyptians used nettle to treat backaches and arthritis, and Roman troops rubbed it on their bodies to stay warm.

The leaves and roots of nettles are rich in many nutrients:

Vitamins A, C, and K, as well as several B vitamins

 calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium

linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid.

All essential amino acids

Polyphenols: kaempferol, quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids

Pigments: beta-carotene, lutein, luteoxanthin and other carotenoids

They all act as antioxidants in the body.

Folk medicine uses nettle most often as a hemostatic agent for bleeding from the respiratory tract, the digestive tract, and especially for uterine postpartum bleeding and menstrual disorders.

Experimental trials show that the intake of nettle extract significantly improves the action of diclofenac in rheumatic diseases. Nettle has anti-inflammatory properties, which in turn can help with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis.

Research has shown that nettle may be a promising natural remedy for hay fever.

Stinging nettle can help lower blood pressure by allowing your blood vessels to relax and reducing the force of your heart's contractions.

Stinging nettle contains compounds that can mimic the effects of insulin, leading to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. Still, more research is needed in this direction.

The antioxidant properties of nettle can protect the liver from damage from toxins, heavy metals and inflammation.

If you struggle with anemia or iron deficiency, nettle can help. It is rich in iron and also contains vitamin C, which aids absorption.

Since nettle contains chlorophyll, it can help purify the digestive tract and blood.

Used as a mouthwash, nettle reduces gum inflammation and prevents plaque formation.

Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica L.).

Like any, even the most universal medicine, nettle has its limitations in use. It is quite natural that contraindications for nettle are related to its ability to increase blood coagulability: it cannot be used for thrombophlebitis, hypertension and atherosclerosis. Nettle is contraindicated in bleeding caused by various uterine tumors (cysts or polyps), as well as in the last months of pregnancy.

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