Stinging nettle has a variety of beneficial uses, not just medicinal and a food source but a fertilizer to. Nettle has a high content of vitamins A, B2, C, K, Iron, Potassium, Manganese and even Calcium. It contains up to 25% protein. Nettle is useful in expelling gravel from the bladder and dissolving kidney stones. The herb is a powerful blood purifier that drives out toxins and metabolic wastes by stimulating the kidneys to excrete more water. The tea from Nettle herb will clean out the entire intestinal tract while activating the body's natural defense mechanisms. The tea will also kill and expel intestinal worms. The stinging nettle is proven to relief the symptoms of Rheumatism and Arthritis, some studies point that nettle helps reduce sneezing and itching in Hay Fever sufferers and also helps clean the blood. Because of the vitamins it contains, stinging nettle helps to treat the symptoms of Colds & Flu.
A strong infusion (tea) is helpful in the treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and inflammation of the kidneys. It is also useful in the treatment of asthma since it helps expel phlegm from the lungs.
Drink up to 2 cups of tea daily.
Nettle leaf: when steeped and drunk regularly the tea can help regulate the levels of acetylcholine produced by the adrenal glands. (Acetylcholine is one of the principal neurotransmitters whose levels in the body are affected by nicotine use)
Nettle Fertilizer:
The nutrients in stinging nettle fertilizer is the same nutrients the plant contains like minerals, essential amino acids, proteins and vitamins. A nettle leaf plant food will have: Chlorophyll Nitrogen Iron Potassium Copper Zinc Magnesium Calcium These nutrients, along with Vitamins A, B1, B5, C, D, E, and K, combine together to create a tonic and immune builder for the garden.
How To Make:
steep 1 ounce of nettles in 1 cup of boiling water for 20 minutes to an hour, then strain the leaves and stems out and toss in the compost bin. Dilute the fertilizer 1:10 and it’s ready for use.
Using Nettles as Fertilizer:
one part fertilizer to 10 parts water for watering plants or 1:20 for direct foliage application. Undiluted mix makes an excellent organic herbicide and can be added to the compost bin to stimulate decomposition.
Note: some plants, like tomatoes and roses, do not like the high iron levels in nettle fertilizer.
This fertilizer works best on leafy plants and heavy feeders. Start with low concentrations and move on.
I almost forgot, yes you can smoke it to.
Nettle Leaf Smoking Herb
100% Organic - Nettle Leaf (AKA) Nettles is a extremely rare and exotic herb. It has a reputation for being a strong and stimulating smoking herb.
Growing Specifics:
Sun: Half sun and half shade
Climate: Tropical and sub-tropical
Soil: Potting mix, clay, sand and loam
Watering: Light watering
Season: Spring
The leaves and stems have little hairs (Like needles) called trichomes, they inject histamine and other acids into the skin. (Stings like a jellyfish)
Histamine:
An organic nitrogenous compound in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus.
ATTENTION NOTE:
As with all products, it is recommended that a sensitivity test is carried out 24 hours prior to first use. Keep out of reach of children! Avoid contact with eyes! If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop using if you experience any adverse reactions! We are not responsible if you have an allergic reaction.
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