Medicinal plant stinging nettle - medicinal properties and uses.
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.
Stinging nettle herb. It is often used in folk medicine. Contains vitamins, pantothenic and ascorbic acids, calcium, sodium and iron salts. Such a rich composition makes nettle an indispensable medicine.
Photo. Nettle plant
Photo. Nettle thickets
The medicinal properties of nettle allow it to be used for wound healing, as a diuretic, laxative and anticonvulsant. Nettle has a good effect on metabolism, it contains many vitamins. It is also used for coughs, as an expectorant.
Photo. Young nettle
Photo. Nettle flowers
Photo. Nettle seeds
Traditional medicine recommends stinging nettle for the treatment of anemia, arteriosclerosis, rheumatism and skin diseases. It helps treat hemorrhoids, constipation and digestive disorders. Nettle increases the amount of milk in women nursing children.
Photo. Nettle root
Photo. nettle leaves
In spring, nettle is one of the first plants that allows you to replenish your supply of vitamins. Excellent salads and green borscht are made from it. Decoction and juice of fresh nettle, drink when you lose strength. Fresh nettle is not only healthy, but also tasty if prepared correctly.In addition, it can be prepared for the winter period, although rarely anyone deals with such bookmarks now. But in vain! We propose to correct this injustice and explore ways how to prepare nettles for the winter.
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