Vegetable extract

NETTLE CHARACTERISTICS

The Nettle, Urtica dioica, belongs to the Urticaceae family, which includes about 40 different species worldwide. The height of the nettle can reach one meter. Its stems and leaves are covered with pointed hairs, which are responsible for the characteristic itching, tingling and redness that occurs on the skin after contact with the plant. This reaction occurs due to the liquid and irritating substances found on the tips of the plant. The nettle is wild and is usually found in areas with a temperate climate and sufficient humidity, as well as in soils with contaminating elements. It is considered one of the “cleansing plants” of the soil.

Nettle blooms from spring to autumn and its flowers are small and odorless. It is often considered a weed, however, its therapeutic values ​​have been recognized and it is often used in cooking. Its leaves are used to create juice, soup and in combination with spinach. They are harvested before the plant blooms.

HISTORY

The use of nettle has been reported since ancient times and was specifically consumed by the Greeks and Romans who ate nettle, often in the form of soup. Hippocrates and Galen wrote about the many uses of the plant and recommended it as a diuretic, as well as for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

In the Roman Empire, it is said that the soldiers of Julius Caesar deliberately touched nettle leaves to keep them awake from pain but also to increase blood flow and heat in the body. It also had an important role for Native Americans. Some did the same when they had to stay awake during the night. Some tribes are said to have used the plant as part of sacred rituals.

Later, during the First and Second World Wars, nettle fibers were used in the creation of fabrics as a substitute for cotton.

PROPERTIES – BENEFITS

Nettle is one of the herbs with the widest range of applications.
It contains histamine, acetylcholine, formic acid, glucoquinones and serotonin, substances found on the tips of its leaves and causing the irritation of the sting.

- It is a rich source of calcium, thus strengthening the composition of bones, teeth, and good heart health.

- Contains vitamin K which helps in the blood clotting mechanism and the absorption of vitamin D, vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, folic acid.
- It has diuretic and detoxifying properties, cleanses the urinary system. - It contains significant amounts of iron and helps in the production of hemoglobin.
- Participates in reducing postprandial glycemia.
- Used in combination with Saw Palmetto to improve urinary tract problems.

CHINESE MEDICINE

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, nettle is known as XUN MA and is mainly used to purify the blood from environmental toxins, eczema, to stimulate the body after illness, cough and improve breathing in asthmatic patients.
According to PKI, nettle moves through the lung, kidney, and liver meridians. It also expels and dries phlegm.

RECOMMENDATION

Alcohol (in variable proportions 50% - 90%), gaseous parts of nettle.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF NETTLE

Flavonoids, catechins, luteolin, rutin, vitexin, quercetin, kaempferol, phenolic compounds, cinnamic acid, p-coumaric acid, carotenoids such as: neoxanthin, lutein and other elements.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

- 30 drops diluted in 1/2 glass of water.

- 1-2 times a day for a specific period of time or as directed by the doctor and pharmacist.

- 20' before eating

PRECAUTIONS

- Avoid consuming the tincture during pregnancy and breastfeeding. - If you are taking medication, consult your doctor before use.
- The combination and mixing of herbs is permitted upon advice from a doctor or pharmacist.

* The content of the text is for informational purposes only and does not, under any circumstances, replace medical advice.