Nettles: Herbal Remedies

Nettles usually appear at the same place year after year and if you would ever encounter these plants with your legs bare, you would not forget the time. Contrary to popular opinion, the common nettle is greater than a pesky, stinging weed.Nettle leaves are prized for their high concentration of calcium, chlorophyl, iron, zinc, chromium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, D, and K. Many people believe that nettles are a diuretic, helping to clean and improve bladder and kidney. Studies have shown that nettles have antihistamine properties that may help reduce allergic symptoms. Nettles may also help decrease certain skin inflammations such as eczema. Nettle is also said to have a stimulating effect on the scalp, and is often found as a rinse for the hair. It may help to regenerate hair growth and reduce dandruff.

Nettle facial steam:

Nettle has a natural astringent property that helps to reduce the swelling associated with active acne, razor nicks, and other small skin wounds. It is also used to shrink and tighten pores.

Method:
5 tablespoons of dried nettle leaves pour into 1 L of boiled water. Steam your face for 10 minutes to thoroughly purify the pores and purge any excess water.

Normalizing mask with nettle:

This mask is also used to tighten pores or to prevent blackheads and acnes.

Method:
Pour whole nettles into water and leave it for 1 day, after that put them into a blender, because you will need fresh nettle juice. Take another glass and mix 2 spoons of oat meals with 1/3 glass of milk and mix it good. Add Nettle infusion and mix once again. Apply the mask onto your face for about 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

Nettle tea:

Method:
Take 1 tablespoon of dried nettle leaves pour into ¼ of boiled water, leave it for 10 minutes, strain the nettle mixture and drink it. You can drink this tea once a day for 4-8 weeks. It is recommended to drink adequate fluids while consuming it, in order to avoid dehydration.

Hair tonic:

Method:
Pour 70% alcohol over 1kg of young nettles. Cover and leave it stand for 8 days. After 8 days, strain out the herbs. You can use it 1-3 times per week. Take the time after washing your hair to massage it into your scalp and after that wash it off with warm water.

Nettle shampoo:

Method:
Take 1 tablespoon of chopped nettle leaves pour into 100 ml of boiled water. Leave it for 5 minutes, strain off the liquid and store it in a cold place. After 1 hour add 2 white eggs and 1 tablespoon of mild liquid soap. Mix it all together.

Nettle for hair loss:

Method:
Pour 1 L of water over 250 gr of chopped nettle roots, add ½ of white wine vinegar.Put everything to cook over a medium heat for 30 minutes. Let the mixture cool and store in glass bottles.
To use: massage the mixture into your scalp once a week after washing your hair. Rinse off with warm water.

Nettle hair rinse:

For shinier and healthier hair and scalp.

Method:
Take young or dried nettle leaves pour into ½ L of boiled water, cover and let it cool for 3 hours. After that strain your nettle mixture,  add ¼ of apple cider vinegar and store in a glass jar.
To use: Use as rinse or gently rub into the scalp before washing your hair.

Method 2:
Take 20 gr of chopped young or dried nettle leaves (you can add mint leaves) Pour 300 ml of water over the plant material and cook everything over a moderate heat for 10 minutes. Leave it for 10 minutes, strain your nettle mixture and add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice mixed with 5 drops of peppermint essential. Store it in glass bottles. To use:  massage it into your scalp after washing your hair.

Nettle body wash:

Method:
Pour the water over the plant material and cook over a moderate heat for 10 minutes. Leave it for 15 minutes, strain your nettle mixture and add to your bath. This kind of body wash is good for all kinds of skin problems.