Nettle - Urtica dioica

by Amanda Klenner

Nettles—a weedy plant that grows up in fertile, disturbed soil. The bane of farmers and hikers alike, this plant is one people know as soon as they meet it, and it teaches respect to everyone who comes near it. Who would have thought such a seemingly off-putting plant could be chalk full of so much herbal wealth?
The high nutrient content of nettles makes it a perfect herb to enjoy daily in many herbal tea blends in order to help strengthen and nourish your body. It is delicious as a cooked spinach replacement in any recipe that you can imagine, from spanakopita and breakfast casseroles to stuffed hamburgers and everything in between. If Popeye had known about nettles he would have kicked his canned spinach habit to the curb!
Herbalists love nettles and, hopefully, after this week you will to. Its delicious, slightly salty flavor is pretty neutral in herbal tea blends, which adds a nice balanced base. Many people enjoy it daily in nourishing herbal infusions, which we will discuss in this issue as well.

This issue includes these articles:
Nettles Herbal Monograph
How to Make a Flower Essence
Nettle Herbal Infusion
History and Mythology of Nettles
Nettles for Self Care and Nourishment
Nettle for Skincare
Nettles for Hair
Cucumber Nettle Soap Recipe
Nettle Sauerkraut Recipe
Grabbing the Nettles
Nettles for Every Season

62 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2015

Reviews

[Debbie]

This short book started with a standard profile of the herb (brief history, medicinal uses, how to use) and then had articles by various herbalists on how they use the herb and recipes. If you're interested in learning about a herb or more ways to use an herb, this is a useful little book to read.

[Shanda Brown]

I thought this was a very well written and informational book.
The books on herbs by Amanda Klenner are very informational and a great read.
I highly recommend Nettle Urtica diocica.