We are normally irritated when we come across nettle in nature and get stung by it, yet this plant is so healthy and useful that we should be grateful even if it leaves blisters on our skin. At the same time, it is accessible to everyone and everywhere, and eating it a couple of times a week or drinking an infusion produced from its root would undoubtedly benefit our health. Nettle has been utilized from the beginning of time. Because nettle is a well-known pain reliever and has an anti-inflammatory action, it is backed by science.

What is it about nettle that makes it such a powerful healer? Iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium are the first minerals, followed by vitamins B2 and B5, A, C, and K. The antioxidant quercetin found in nettle helps to lessen allergic responses. Beta-sitosterol controls prostate function and inhibits hypertrophy. Its diuretic impact aids in the treatment of high blood pressure, while its anti-inflammatory effect aids in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Polysaccharides, lectins, coumarins, triterpenes, and fatty acids are all found in nettle root.