Nettle Leaf

The nettle is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. The plant features beautiful heart-shaped leaves and yellow or pink flowers, but the stem is covered in tiny, stiff hairs that release chemicals when touched. The leaves, stem, or root from the nettle plant can be crushed into powders, tinctures, creams, teas, and more.

While people have used it for centuries as an herbal medicine, modern research also supports many of the potential health benefits of nettle tea. Nettle can help remove harmful bacteria from the urinary tract. It can also help support any medications you are taking for urinary tract infections or conditions.

Stinging nettle has historically been used to treat pain and sore muscles, especially those associated with arthritis.

As an herb, it has also shown some promising effects on blood glucose levels. It can help the pancreas make or release more insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar.

Nettle is high in plant chemicals called polyphenols. It is suggested that these powerful compounds may play a role in the prevention and management of chronic inflammation-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer and heart disease. In particular, nettle extract polyphenols have shown some exciting potential for treating breast and prostate cancer. Plants like nettle also contain powerful antioxidants, which are substances that protect the body from aging and cell damage.

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