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Nettle Leaf
Nettle Leaf
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$24.00 USD
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Nettle is an annual herb that is distantly related to the rose. The herb has a long and varied history of use. For instance, it is one of the ingredients in the old English formula for Nine Herbs Charm, the 10th century answer to venomous snakebite.
It has also been a food crop for centuries, and is still consumed as a steamed or puréed vegetable. Powdered dried nettle leaf adds a spinach-like flavor to foods, such as stews, soups, and egg, cheese and rice dishes.
a.
quick look
information at a glance
| approximate cups to one pound | 5 |
| origin | eastern europe |
| plant part used | leaf |
| processing | powder |
b.
buying & keeping
general guidelines and tips
| storage tips | Keep nettle leaf powder in a sealed container away from direct sunlight and humidity. |
| appearance & aroma | Fine powder with a fresh, green scent. |
c.
uses
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| cosmetic | Use urtica dioica powder in all kinds of cosmetics, from soaps to salves and lotions. |
| culinary | Sprinkle into soups, casseroles, smoothies and other foods. May also be encapsulated as a dietary supplement. |
| household | Make a strong infusion (no straining needed) to use as plant fertilizer. |
| safety | May increase the effects of diuretic medications and anticoagulants. |
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