Nettle

Stinging nettle grows almost everywhere: in vacant lots, along fences and roads. Most of us consider this plant a weed and avoid contact with it in every possible way, because nettle leaves sting painfully. But you shouldn’t neglect this very useful herb, as it is widely used for medicinal, culinary purposes, and also as a vitamin supplement for pets. We’ll talk about how to properly collect and dry nettles at home in this article.

It's no secret that nettle is very useful, but recently many people have undeservedly forgotten it. But since ancient times, people have been eating and treating with this plant. Nettle can replenish your body’s daily need for vitamins, so let’s learn how to properly collect and store it for the winter.

The beneficial properties of nettle preserved with sorrel are in no way inferior to the beneficial properties of nettle preserved with spinach.

In winter, when our body really feels the lack of vitamins, such a frozen preparation will greatly diversify your table.

In this recipe, the beneficial properties of spinach are added to the medicinal properties of nettle. This preparation for the winter includes vitamins, microelements, proteins and carotene. The combination of nettle and spinach increases hemoglobin, and the vitamin E present is very beneficial for the skin.

This canned nettle is perfect for a vitamin supplement in winter borscht and soups. It will make them more tasty and original. In addition, young stinging nettle is a source of nutrients that we so lack in winter.

The herb stinging nettle is a very common plant. The stems of the plant are erect, their height is from 60 to 150 cm. The leaves of nettle are dark green, covered with thick hairs, which, when touched, can cause a skin burn.