Nettles are an herbalist's best friend. This small, inconspicuous looking plant has surprised many a hiker with its zippy sting, but perhaps what's more surprising is how powerful a healer it is.
In springtime, this plant is often used as a nourishing tonic and blood cleanser; it helps to restore the health and vibrancy of the adrenal glands, normalizes hormone function and circulatory systems, and is a powerful ally for the kidneys, digestion, and respiration. It's very high in protein, vitamins, and minerals, and is often used as an iron tonic during pregnancy. In fact, herbalist Matt Wood says that this little mint-like plant "helps all protein pathways in the body -- digestion, immune response, liver metabolism, skin reactions, and kidney elimination."
It is this relationship with proteins that makes Nettle a very good herb for people with allergies, as it is known to reduce the allergic response and also to eliminate mucus on membranes resulting from allergies (however, its not a quick-fix: in order for nettles to work in this way, its best to take them daily, beginning a couple of weeks before your allergies usually begin to effect you).
Nettles can be taken as a tea, in tincture, and cooked and eaten as a wonderful healing food (the leaves loose their sting when cooked).
Creamed Nettles
1 lb nettle tops
4 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup cream
1 medium onion, minced 1/4 cup snipped chives
2 cloves garlic, minced
Place nettles in a medium-sized saucepan (you might want to wear gloves for this).
Pour in just enough water to cover; add 2 tablespoons of the butter, salt, and pepper. Simmer until tender.
Strain; discard the nettles and return the juice to the pan.
Mix in the cream, onion, chives, garlic, and 2
tablespoons of the butter.
Bring to a simmer over low heat, then serve and enjoy!
(Recipe courtesy of A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook)
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