Nettle tea benefits have been known for centuries in different parts of the world. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine. However, recent research highlights many nettle leaf benefits. Keep reading to learn more about the amazing potential health benefits of nettle tea!
What is nettle tea?
Nettle tea is a type of herbal tea that comes from the leaves and stems of the stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica). It has a light green or yellow color and tastes earthy and herbal, a bit like green tea.
You can make nettle tea by using fresh or dried nettle leaves, as well as nettle powder. If you like to find out more about nettle, check out this post on How to make nettle tea with nettle powder.
Stinging nettle tea benefits
Nettle tea has a unique profile when it comes to nutrients: it is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, and many other micronutrients. While kale gets a lot of praise, nettle is a much more nutrient-rich source.
Thanks to the amazing nutritional profile, some of the most well-known potential benefits of nettle tea include:
- Reducing inflammation and pain: Nettle tea is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce swelling and pain in the body. Traditionally, people used nettle to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, eczema, and gout. Some research suggests that the anti-inflammatory properties of nettle tea may be due to the presence of compounds called flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory molecules that help the body fight inflammation.
- Supporting respiratory health: Nettle tea helps alleviate symptoms of respiratory conditions such as allergies, asthma, and the common cold. It is found to help reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract. In addition, it may have mild expectorant properties, helping to loosen and clear mucus from the lungs.
- Decreasing urinary tract issues: Some research suggests that nettle tea may help with urinary tract issues and conditions by flushing harmful bacteria from the urinary tract.
- Supporting digestive health: Nettle tea may help alleviate digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It also helps stimulate digestion and may also have mild diuretic properties, helping to flush out toxins from the body. The digestive benefits of nettle tea may be due to the presence of compounds called pectins, which have been shown to have a soothing effect on the digestive system.
- Improving skin health: People often consume nettle tea to help improve the overall health and appearance of their skin.
- Preventing hair thinning, hair loss, and balding: Many people have reported that regular consumption of nettle tea has helped them with hair loss, balding, and hair thinning. While there is no scientific research on stinging nettle tea benefits for hair yet, people believe that nettle improves their overall hair health.
Where to buy nettle for nettle tea?
So where to find this amazing superfood with unique benefits? You may be able to find nettle tea or dried nettle leaves in some grocery and health stores. However, the easiest way to buy it is online in the form of nettle powder – for example on Arctic Flavors’ online shop.
We at Arctic Flavors offer top-quality nettle powder from the clean nature of Finland. Our nettle powder consists of 100% wild nettle growing in pure Finnish nature. After picking the nettle plants, we dry them, powder them, and package them for you to enjoy. No additional preservatives, sweeteners, or colorants. The minimal processing ensures that you get to enjoy the amazing nutrients of the nettle, as well as the taste.
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