Natural Immune Booster
Its mixture of vitamin C (6 times more than an orange) and iron boosts the production of white and red blood cells.
Solution for Dermatological Problems
Reduces inflammation in eczema and psoriasis because of its quercetin content.
Fresh nettle juice applied to the scalp stops hair loss.
Fights Iron Deficiency Anemia
Its highly bioavailable iron is best absorbed when consumed with vitamin C (example: lemon juice).
Practical Recipes and their Indications
1. Purifying Infusion
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of dried nettle leaves.
250 ml of water.
Juice of ½ lemon (optional, to improve iron absorption).
Preparation:
Heat the water and add the nettle.
Let it soak for 10 minutes. Strain and add lemon.
Dosage: 2 cups/day (morning and evening) for 3 weeks. Contraindicated during pregnancy.
2. Tincture for Urinary Tract Infections
Ingredients:
100 g of fresh nettle root.
500 ml of 70° alcohol.
Preparation:
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