nettle
urtica diotica
fresh nettle at zack woods herb farm
An ancient superfood that we all need more of, we use nettle for, well EVERYTHING. A star at reducing inflammatory prostaglandin in allergy responses & a nutrient-dense powerhouse abundant in chlorophyll, IRON, flavonoids, vitamin C, MAGNESIUM & CALCIUM, fiber and even protein, nettle is arguably the most nutritious plant we know.
By significantly building nutritional stores, nettle replenishes organs and tissues that have atrophied due to malnutrition. In rebuilding deficient blood & tissues, consuming nettle amends anemia, thus correcting low blood pressure & its accompanying symptoms such as a pale, weak, dizzy disposition, fatigue & mental fog. This same affinity for restoration makes it a great ally when recovering from injury or surgery, and for countering the fragility that can come with aging.
A classic spring tonic & diuretic, nettle supports the kidneys & the urinary tract in detoxification. When flushing the system, mineral stores can be depleted, but nettle’s copious potassium cache replenishes the stores those get cleared out, making it more sustainable than other diuretics.
Nettle’s high chlorophyll content alkalizes the body, balancing inflammation & making it a natural antihistamine, great support for those who suffer from allergies.
The ultimate trophorestorative (a nourishing, replenishing, balancing herb), nettle can restore optimal function to any part of the body. Hair, skin & nails? Nettle. Muscles & bones? Nettle. Prenatal nourishment & uterine tonification before & after childbirth? Nettle. All the time, in everything! Get it!
We get ours from Zack Woods Herb Farm in Hyde Park, VT.*
F I N D I T I N :
{ an herbal electuary }
Green gold is our bright & nourishing mineral-rich infused herbal honey. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plant material. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ zack woods herb farm nettle, lemon balm, tulsi & peppermint in brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ tonic tea blend }
4 oz
DRINK YOUR GREENS. Ancient superfood nettle for its iron, calcium, vitamins A & C is partnered here with magnesium-rich oatstraw, food for the nerves & adrenals. Uplifting nervines lemon balm & rose brighten this blend with grounding skullcap to ease the busy mind. Pour boiling water over herbs, cover & let steep for 20 minutes - several hours / overnight. Use 1 tablespoon herb per cup of water, or 1/4 cup of herb per quart jar of water. Consume daily to build vitamin & mineral supplies while tonifying the nervous system. Bottoms up!
{ zack woods herb farm nettle & lemon balm, our friendly allies farm oatstraw & skullcap with organic egyptian roses }
{an herbal salt}
Once used as currency & valued more highly than gold for its prowess in preservation, flavor & ritual, this nutrient-rich sea salt can adorn any dish. Atlantic seaweed, brimming with gelatin & minerals, lymphatic & gut-healing calendula, and vitamin- & mineral-rich wild nettle wed land to sea & sun in this jar of nautical treasure. Sprinkle on everything you eat.
{ zack woods herb farm nettle & wilson herb farm calendula with smithereen farm wild kelp in celtic sea salt }
{ lymphatic oxymel }
While the lustrous beet is the star of this nourishing vinegar, lymphatic clover & violet, restorative oats & mineral-rich nettle & kelp are her resplendent backup singers. Sip as a daily tonic or use in place of vinegar in cooking & dressings.
{ wild red clover, last resort farm ginger, full bloom farm raspberry leaf, full moon farm beets, zack woods herb farm nettle & organic hibiscus in side hill cider mill raw, barrel-aged apple cider vinegar with brigham apiaries raw honey }
