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What does it help with
- Gynecological bleeding and discharge
- Vein inflammation and lymphatic system support
- Intestinal inflammation and diarrhoea
- Wound healing
Active compounds
Flavonoids, tannins, essential oils, iridoids, mucilage.
Tannins constrict mucous membranes — a gentle and safe herb.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – October
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaCompressBathTincture
Pro tip: Dead-nettle is safe for children and pregnant women — a gentle herb without contraindications.
Recipes
1 Tea for discharge ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2–3× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Medicinal bath ▾
Boil 100 g of the dried herb for 20 minutes in 2 litres of water. Strain and add the decoction to a warm bath. Bathe for 15–20 minutes. The herbs act through the skin — excellent for skin inflammation, rheumatism, or to relax the nervous system.
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