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LifeForce: Nutritional information by ingredient
N E T T L E Urtica dioica
A.K.A.: Stinging Nettle.
PROPERTIES: Alterative, Anti-septic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Hemostatic, Nutritive, Tonic.
Nettle neutralizes uric acid, prevents its crystallization, aiding in its elimination from the system, thus relieving gout and arthritis. Nettle as an astringent helps to stop bleeding.
- Nettle is good to use for anemia, due to its nutritive value as an herb and its high iron, silicon, and potassium content.
- Nettle is an alkalizing herb and is useful as a rich source of minerals.
- Nettle aids with diarrhea and sysentery and is good for inflammatory skin conditions.
- Nettle increases the flow of urine, shrinks inflamed tissues, aids blood circulation and purifies the blood.
- Nettle is a most excellent remedy for dandruff.
- Nettle helps to reduce menses flow.
- Nettle can also be used as a tincture for hypothyroid conditions to increase thyroid function.
- Nettle cleanses the digestive tract and helps with stomach problems.
- Nettle functions much like a mild Cayenne by opening the vessels, thus increasing circulation and relieving fatigue and exhaustion.
- Nettle is beneficial during pregnancy. It is a mineral rich nutritive herb with vitamin K to guard against excessive bleeding. It improves kidney function and helps prevent hemorrhoids.
Source: The Little Herb Encyclopedia, Jack Ritchason, Ph.D., N.D.
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