The whole stinging nettle plant is valuable – leaves seeds and roots. Its uses include food traditional remedies a fiber source a dye plant and a rejuvenating spring tonic.. Size – 1 lb.
A perennial with male and female plants, Nettle (Urtica dioica) grows up to four feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves that sting when touched. The sting causes a burning sensation. This is because each hair consists of a sharp, hollow spine that breaks off easily, allowing the liquid inside, formic acid, to be released into the object causing the injury. In spite of its stinging, Nettles are of considerable use in many ways, including culinary; they contain vitamins A and C, iron and a variety of other minerals. The young shoots can also be boiled as a vegetable. Nettle fibers can be spun into rope and made into cloth. Cosmetically, Nettle is a good cleanser, especially for oily skin. As a tea, Nettle may be taken hot or cold and many prefer it sweetened and flavored with lemon.
Herbal power: a traditional spring tonic known to support joint health. Reason to love: although it might seem off-putting at first what with the sting and all once you’ve become friends with nettle you’ve got a friend for life. A tonic, often drunk in the spring when nettle’s pokey presence is prevalent, we love nettle’s green, hay-like taste nearly as much as we love its ability to support the whole body. Taste: pleasantly refreshing, hay-like and slightly bitter. Case of six boxes, each box containing 16 sealed tea bags (96 total tea bags). A traditional spring tonic known to support joint health. The highest quality, pharmacopoeia grade herbs. 100% certified organic ingredients. Non-GMO verified.
