Stinging nettle tea (イラクサ) vs benifuki

About Stinging Nettle Tea

Stinging nettle tea comes from nettle shrubs that are native to Eurasia but was widely distributed throughout all the temperate regions of the world. The benefits of stinging nettle tea have been known as early as ancient times, when ancient Egyptians reportedly used the infusion for the relief of arthritis and lumbago, while the Roman troops and English were said to wash themselves with stinging nettle to keep themselves warm.

To make a stinging nettle tea, the leaves...