What does it help with
- Anemia, fatigue, iron deficiency
- Rheumatism, joint pains
- Hair loss hair and problems with seborrhea
- Kidney support and drainage
Active compounds
Iron, vitamin C, K, B, chlorophyll, silicon, flavonoids, histamine.
More iron than spinach and enough vitamin C for its absorption. Silicon strengthens hair, nails and connective tissue.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodMarch – June (young shoots)
Plant partsyoung leaves a shoot tips
Dryingquickly, 40 °C, or blanch and freeze
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaSoupJuiceTinctureHair rinse
Pro tip: Spring detox: fresh juice from young nettles — 2 tbsp on an empty stomach in the morning for 3 weeks.
Recipes
1 Nettle tea for iron ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 2 tsp dried leaves, steep 10 min. Add lemon for better iron absorption.
2 Hair rinse ▾
Boil a handful of nettles for 20 min in 500 ml water with vinegar. After washing, pour over hair — do not rinse out.
3 Nettle soup ▾
Young shoots blanch, blend with pothis and broth. Season with salt and cream.
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