Nettle Leaf Herb

Nettle leaf has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout and anemia. I has also been said to:
• Promote lactation
• Stimulate hair growth
• Help control blood sugar in patients with diabetes
• Reduce bleeding connected to gingivitis
• Treat disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract
• Provide relief from water retention
• Prevent or treat diarrhea
• Decrease menstrual flow
• Provide asthma relief
• Heal wounds
• Treat hemorrhoids
• Stimulate contractions in pregnant women
• Treat insect bites
• Treat tendonitis
• Treat anemia

For tea: Mix 1 teaspoon with cooked water and let sit for 6-10 minutes.

For soup: Ingrediënten voor 6 personen:

• 25 gr butter
• 1 medium onion chopped (or tablespoon dried onion)
• 2 garlics chopped
• 400 g potato chopped
• 200 g NataliahG Beauty Nettle leaf herb
• 1 liter vegetable broth (buillon)

Optional:

• 1,5 dl crème fraîche
• Powdered nutmeg
• Salt and Powdered pepper

Melt the butter in a big pan and fry the onion and the garlic for 10 minutes. Add the Potatos and Nettle leaf herb and pan fry them for 2 minutes. Add the broth and cover the pan. Let cook and cook for 15 minutes low heat. Then let it cool

Optional: You can then mash all the ingredients with a mixer. Then add the creme fraiche. Season with some nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring the soup up to temperature and serve immediately.

Precaution:

The use of herbs is a supplement to a healthy lifestyle, not a replacement for regular health care. Consult a doctor, therapist or expert before using herbs in case of pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication use and illness. Herbs can have side effects, contraindications and interactions with other drugs.