Stinging nettle: the benefits 

L'nettle as a draining agent and kidney ally

Nettle could be used to drain the body, facilitating the body's elimination functions. Its high chlorophyll and mineral (particularly potassium) content are said to be the source of this plant's benefits. However, it should be noted that it has a particular effect on the functioning of the urinary tract. It is also said to be traditionally used to support the excretory function of the kidneys, enabling the renal elimination of water.

Stinging nettle and its benefits for joints

Did you know thatnettle is traditionally used to support the locomotor system? In fact, it is said to help maintain mobility and flexibility joints, tendons and muscles. 

Nettle for blood circulation and heart health

Here, its high chlorophyll content will once again play an essential role. Nettle is also known as the"green blood of plants", as there are few elements that distinguish it from haemoglobin. It is said to promote circulatory well-being and a healthy immune system. leg comfort but it also helps maintain heart health. 

Nettle as a slimming ally

Nettle's ability to stimulate the body's elimination functions makes it a real slimming ally. The benefits ofnettle as a "draining" and "slimming" plant mainly in aqueous galenic forms. 

Stinging nettle: benefits for hair, skin and nails

Finally, nettle is said to strengthen nails and hair thanks to its trace element and mineral content, and also contributes to healthy skin.

Stinging nettle is said to be useful for dull, brittle and oily hair. The plant is combined with rosemary in a hair lotion to activate the scalp's blood circulation and provide adequate and necessary nutrients. In this way, it stimulates hair strength and hair metabolism, thanks to its trace element and mineral content.

Another benefit of nettle concerns the skin, where the plant is said to reduce impurities. Thanks to its draining action, nettle is traditionally used to treat seborrheic skin conditions. Good results are obtained with freshly squeezed plant juice.

Nettle: how can we enjoy its benefits?

Some may still have their doubts, but nettles can be cooked and eaten like any other vegetable (in salads, mashed potatoes, etc.). In fact, this was no secret to our grandmothers, who knew this a long time ago. Whether cooked, blanched, chopped, dried or blended, note that nettle loses its stinging power and there is no longer any risk of stinging. However, if you wish to eat nettle raw, as in a salad for example, you'll need to chop it very finely and dress it generously with vinegar.

Stinging nettle infusion or decoction: benefits

• The usual recommendation is 25 grams of dried plant per day and per liter of water. To prepare a cup, weigh out 1.5 grams of dry mass and bring to the boil in 250 ml of initially cold water, or pour simmering, non-boiling water directly over the plant. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the infusion.
• Nettle infusion is characterized by a dark green, almost black color and a strong, grassy taste. You can also make a cold infusion, which preserves certain vitamins and minerals destroyed by heat, minimizes the appearance of tannins (which make us want to urinate frequently) and gives the nettle water a taste of banana or flower honey. For this recipe: place 25 grams of dried nettle leaves in 1 liter of water and leave overnight before filtering the next morning.
• With regard to the racineFor this recipe, we usually recommend 40 grams of dry mass per day and per litre of water. For this recipe, we usually recommend 40 grams of dry mass per day and per liter of water, using the same quantities as for the infusion. The water should then be brought to the boil for 1 minute, then removed from the heat and left to infuse for 10 minutes, before filtering the mixture. 

Stinging nettles: precautions for use 

Nettles are not all good. Taking plants is never without risk, and requires certain precautions. As nettles are very rich in active ingredients, it's important to respect dosages and limit the duration of use.

As a general rule, always seek the advice of your doctor or an experienced practitioner, who can advise you on the form to use and the quantity that can be consumed.