Iron & Chlorophyll Tea | loose leaf, organic nettle
Nettle Leaf | 16 servings of loose leaf organic nettle leaf ~ Rachelle’s favorite herb
Latin name: Urtica dioica
Certified Organic
Brewing Instructions: Quick steep for 7 minutes or to make a batch, add ¼ - ⅓ cup of herbs to a 1-quart jar. Fill with tea-hot water and allow to steep overnight.
Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Urtica dioica is an herbaceous perennial in the Urticaceae family. The plant is known as “stinging nettle” because of its hollow hairs (tricomes) on the leaves and stem that cause a stinging sensation upon contact. Originally native to Europe, nettles can now be found worldwide in wet environments and moist soils. Our organic nettle leaf is harvested from large, deep-rooted stands in Europe and infuses into a tea that is dark and rich in flavor. The leaves can be steeped as nettle tea, incorporated into herbal infusion blends, and added to soups and broths.
Nettle has been used worldwide for centuries in a variety of countries and cultures. It has been eaten as a wild food plant, applied topically to the skin, and drunk as an herbal tea. It was used extensively for its fibers and was woven into cloth. Nettle fibers were considered to be high quality and comparable to flax or hemp in Northern Europe.
Nettle supports healthy urinary function and has mild diuretic action and helps to maintain upper respiratory health.
Precautions: No known precautions. We recommend that you always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
