11/03/2026
Nettles (Urtica Dioica) are making an appearance in my garden 😍 I love seeing this plant grow back after winter 😊
Parts used; Leaves, seeds
Constituents; Vitamins A,B complex, C, E, K, D, folic acid, minerals, bioflavonoids and chlorophyll.
The seeds from nettle are known as a super food which are packed full of vitamins and minerals. Half a teaspoon of dried nettle seed taken in the morning helps increase energy and vitality throughout the day 👌
Nettle leaf works on nourishing the whole body, it nourishes the immune system the digestive system the adrenal glands, the kidneys and the endocrine system.
It helps to reduce fatigue, aid sore joints and helps to promote healthy skin and hair.
In pregnancy it is used to ease leg cramps and muscle spasms, it can help to prevent edema, it is high in calcium and rich in vitamin k, it also helps to increase haemoglobin, strengthens blood vessels and maintains arterial elasticity.
It is a great herb to take while breastfeeding as it increases the quantity and richness of breast milk.
When used fresh Nettle can be used for allergies such as hay fever as it nourishes and heals the lower respiratory system. The sting in nettles holds it's antihistamine properties.
It can be taken as a tincture in either alcohol or apple cider vinegar, as a glycerite (syrup) for children or as a tea infusion ☕
Nettles can also be added to soups, stews, casseroles, steam it like spinach and add it to any dish for a nutritious addition to your meal 🥗😁
✨Recipe for Nettle Soup✨
1 litre of stock (vegetable or chicken)
1 celery stick
2 medium sized potatoes
1 onion
2 carrots
2 cloves garlic
5- 10 nettle leaves (depending on size)
Couple sprigs of fresh Thyme
Gently cook onion, carrots, potatoes, garlic and celery together in small amount of butter/water or stock for about 10 minutes
Add stock, nettle leaves and fresh thyme
Bring to the boil
Simmer until veg is soft
Remove thyme sprigs
Season with sea salt and black pepper
Enjoy 🥰
