Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this recipe! Nettles are deeply restorative for many of our body systems, providing a variety of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. They are adrenal, kidney and urinary tract supportive and this tea is a wonderful general tonic.
Here are some of their key medicinal properties:
- Very safe, slightly diuretic
- Highly nutritive; calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and silica
- High in chlorophyll and vitamin C
- Gentle kidney tonic
- Uterine tonic
- Alkalizing
- Anti-inflammatory:
- Joint pain
- Osteoporosis
- Psoriasis
- Hot flashes
- PMS
- ¼ cup dried nettle leaf (I get these organic nettles)
- Filtered water
- Put the nettles in the jar
- Fill the jar with 1 cup of room temperature water. Top it off with 3 cups of hot water just off the boil.
- Tightly close the lid and allow to steep for 24 hours.
- Strain the plant material out (squeeze well).
- Enjoy warm or over ice.
Weighing scales
Quart Jar (heat proof)
Kettle
Your hands
Storage
Refrigerate and drink/use within 24 hours.
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I have used stinging nettle leaves as part of the mix called mama’s red raspberry brew from bulk herb store.
( https://www.bulkherbstore.com/products/mamas-red-raspberry-brew-organic-1-2-lb?_pos=1&_sid=380c0bf54&_ss=r )
It has many beneficial qualities and has helped friends of mine with issues they were having.
I highly recommend it.
I can’t tolerate quercetin because it gives me heart palpitations. Is it better to get nettles in a supplement or infusion?
Hi Joanna,
This would be a personal preference. Just be sure with any supplement, that you look at the full ingredients included in the formula.
Healthy regards,
HB team
Greetings, Can I use the dead nettle that is all over my yard or does it have to be stinging?
Hi Leigh,
Yes, you can use dead nettles instead of stinging nettles.
Health regards,
HB Team
I have nettles growing in my yard. I do not own a dehydrator . Can I still do the tea with the leaves successfully?
DebD
Yes! Here’s a helpful article about harvesting and using your own nettles.
I am trying not to use amazon anymore as they still have the NRA tv show. I got a pound of nettles directly from Frontier Herbs: https://www.frontiercoop.com.
I also have raised some nettles from seed and am ready to transplant them They are so cute!
Why does it have to be drank within 24 hours? Does it go bad or lose its vitamins or just get stronger? Are you supposed to drink all of it within the 24 hours? I quite like it cold straight out of the fridge. Hopefully it will help my allergies. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for sharing the link and the resource Mary!
Good morning mam. Thanks for ur useful advice. I am an Indian. So how to use it. Basically the temperature of India is different to America. Shall I plant the seeds in my garden for mY sake. How to use and how to freeze. Please key me know. Thank you shall. I buy from Amazon.
Hi Magy, perhaps you could google it to see whether nettle has been grown successfully in your area. The how to use is in the post, and freezing wouldn’t be necessary if you dry the nettles after harvesting.
– Lori HB team
I am guessing it is okay to touch the dehydrated nettles with your hands.
Yes, they no longer have the stinging element!
Hi. Just an FYI, the link goes to spearmint, not nettles. I have a Harvestright home freeze dryer and look forward to preserving nettle this year! 😀
Here’s the correct link Cherie.
Thanks again Magdalena
for the wonderful NATUTAL
Remedies 😊
NATTLE – is very popular
in Europe
Please,continue
Ewa
Thank you! Since it’s in season now, how do you recommend drying it for out of season times?
I grow my nettles in my garden every year. I pick the leaves and put them in my dehydrator at 95 degrees to keep the leaves well. After a day in the dehydrator I either store them or use them as a tea.
Fantastic Jessica!
Can I use fresh nettles for this using the same quantaties?
I noticed the recipe states that the infusion should be consumed within 24 hours. How many ounces a day does Magdalena recommend drinking of the infusion?
Hi Maria,
If this is new to you-you can try 1/2-1 cup/per day. Since this makes more, maybe you can share it with others. ~Deanna HB Team
Hi there!
I started making this recipe last week and I am loving it so far. I’ve been drinking 2-3 cups almost every day since then. Is it safe to use nettle as an everyday drink or should I take breaks from it?
Thanks!
I’m wondering the same thing, is there a maximum limit for health and safety?
Do you know of a reliable, trustworthy source for nettle ROOT? Would a root tonic be prepared in the same manner?
Hi Deb,
Magdalena uses the nettle leaf in this infusion. The root does not have the same properties and is often used for prostate health. You can try Mountain Rose Herbs to find the root.
Thanks, Angela HB Team