Health Benefits Of Nettle
The stinging nettle (which is called ortie in France and
Brennessel in Germany) was said to be introduced into Britain by
Caesar's soldiers. They sowed it along the sides of the great
straight roads; both the roads and the nettles survive. At the
end of a day's march the cooler climate of England and the weary
miles made their legs ache. They would gather the nettles and
beat each other with them so warming the affected parts. Really
an embrocate for the strong.
Culpeper says wittily that they may be found by feeling on the
darkest night! He tells us that the juice with honey is a safe
and sure medicine to open the pipes and passages of the lungs.
Today the herbal practitioner has found many uses for the humble
nettle. The extract with alcohol is a stimulating hair tonic.
Urtication, or beating with nettles, is sometimes used as a
counter irritant for rheumatic sufferers. It is given to lessen
bleeding in the mouth, in the form of a juice, and the juice
will apparently greatly relieve painful piles or haemorrhoids if
taken a tablespoonful (l5ml) at a time, three times a day.
The active constituents are many and include
5-hydroxytryptamine, histamine, formic acid and gallic acid,
plus much readily assimilable iron. Research by Drs Herrmann and
Neumann established that an increased metabolic rate took place
over a period which lasted from the sixth to the twenty-second
hour after taking a glassful. They said that this was very
helpful when used in conjunction with therapies for removing
-toxins from the blood, and for rheumatism.
For the same reason, nettle juice is a good addition to any iron
therapy for anemia. It helps control diarrhea and is at the same
time a diuretic which aids the elimination of uric acid. It is
powerful so is usually taken a wineglassful at a time. The part
of the plant to pick is the top leaves; you may wear gloves or
'Grasp it like a man of mettle and it soft as silk remains.'
Research by Dr Keeser found that the nettle could reduce the
blood sugar level. The juice is often good for nervous eczema.
The White Dead Nettle (Lamium album) although similar in
appearance belongs to a completely different botanical family,
but it acts as an astringent and is also effective for diarrhea.
About the author:
Kevin Pederson has been managing a number of natural home
remedies websites which have information on all the
natural and home made remedies with the value and benefits of
Nettle.
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