Common Name:

Nettle Leaf

Botanical Name:

Urtica dioica

Short Description:

Nettle is a nutrient-rich tonic herb used to support energy, reduce seasonal allergies, tone the kidneys, and strengthen tissues. It's a classic alterative for rebuilding and deeply nourishing the body.

🌿 Looking to nourish and revitalize your body from the inside out? Our Women's Wellness tea features nettle as a key ingredient, and our Revitalize blend is crafted to restore energy and whole-body vitality.

Parts Used:

Leaf (fresh or dried)

Actions:

Nutritive, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, alterative, astringent

Energetics:

Cooling, drying

Body Systems:

Urinary, endocrine, musculoskeletal, immune, skin

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Builds strength, boundaries, and stamina. Nettle reconnects one to the earth and encourages the transformation of irritation into vitality. Protective and invigorating.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mars
Dosha: Balances Kapha and Vata; may aggravate dryness in Vata if overused

Safety Notes:

Very safe and nutritious. May mildly increase urination. Fresh leaves can sting — dry or cook before use. Use caution with diuretics or in very dry constitutions without balancing moistening herbs.

🛒 Shop Related Products

If nettle's nourishing, restorative properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a wonderful complement:

• Women's Wellness — A deeply nourishing daily tea with nettle, raspberry leaf, and rose to support reproductive health, energy, and whole-body vitality.
• Revitalize — An energizing herbal blend crafted to restore vitality, support adrenal health, and help you feel your best every day.
• Skin Glow — A beautifying herbal tea with skin-supportive botanicals to nourish from within and promote a clear, radiant complexion.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.