The Beauty of Nettle Tea  

 Stinging nettle is a member of the mint family, the plant has been used since antiquity for its healing properties and fibers.

For two weeks I drank a really strong infusion of nettle tea and kept a journal of how I felt physically, mentally, and emotionally. I found after two days of imbibing nettle tea I was craving my next cup. After one week my mind felt clearer- I could retain information better and solve everyday problems without the usual brain haze. 

I had a lot more energy. After two weeks of continuously sipping tea, I looked a heck of lot better. My skin was clear and radiant. My hair had shine to it.

 Stinging nettle is therapeutic on many different levels: as a nutritional powerhouse; a  detoxifying, slimming, and pain relieving diuretic; as well as a skin and hair beautifier.

Craving Nettle Tea = Craving Nutrients

If you are vitamin deficient, have problems absorbing nutrients, or are prone to acidosis, nettle tea can restore you. Rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C (10 times more than in an apple), vitamin B complex, vitamin E, amino acids, and beta-carotene (five times more than in a carrot) to name only a few, nettle is alkalizing while supporting the immune system, the nervous system, bone stability, the metabolism and skin health.  That translates into having more energy, mental acuity, disease resilience and radiant well-being.

A Gentle yet Effective Body Flush

Stinging nettle leaf is a gentle diuretic, helping the body to process and flush away toxins.  The tea is ideal for sodium induced water retention and high blood pressure. 

Its diuretic effect decreases bloated “water weight” and other edema. Nettle tea is considered safe  and helps with aching legs and swollen ankles.

The herb’s diuretic action also flushes excess uric acid from muscles and joints, helping to relieve arthritic pain and inflammations. Also in its role as an anti-inflammatory, nettle tea is effective in treating the symptoms of itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing common in allergy season.

The Beauty Benefits

Because of its nourishing, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory properties, nettle tea is a natural beautifier to skin and hair. Nettle tea has been shown to clear eczema as well as encourage thicker, shinier hair and new hair growth.

For acne prone or dull, congested skin,  drink three to four cups of nettle tea a day for two weeks. After two weeks, take a week off drinking it and see how your skin looks and feels before resuming.

Drinking the tea for two weeks will also gift you with shiny, thicker-looking hair. To heighten the effect, you can rinse your hair with the tea as well. 

Research has shown that stinging nettle may also be effective in reducing male baldness.

Nettle tea is a must-have I honor it profoundly. It is a simple plant with the amazing gift of whole person well being. All we have to do is take a sip.

Where to Find Nettle Tea

You’re able to buy nettle leaf tea in tea bags at most natural food stores. If you prefer, you can buy bulk nettle leaf and brew one tablespoon of dry leaf to one cup of steaming water for at least twenty minutes. I make half gallons of the tea at a time, steep it at least an hour and drink it as a