Nettle

Urtica dioica

Traditional Medicinal Herb • Nutrient-Rich • Anti-Inflammatory

Recognized by its serrated leaves and tiny stinging hairs, nettle has been valued for centuries as a nutrient-rich food, medicinal herb, and remarkably useful plant.

Origen

Native to Europe, temperate Asia, and northwestern Africa, nettle now grows throughout much of the world. This hardy plant thrives in moist, fertile soils across fields, woodlands, riverbanks, and mountain regions.

Usos tradicionales

Nettle leaves and roots have long been used in traditional medicine to reduce inflammation, relieve joint discomfort, support urinary health, and address seasonal allergies. Young leaves were also cooked and eaten as a nourishing food.

Tipo botánico

Nettle is a perennial flowering herb belonging to the Urticaceae family. Its serrated leaves and stems are covered with fine hairs that release irritating compounds when touched, giving the plant its familiar name, stinging nettle.

Historia y tradición

Nettle has been used as food and medicine for centuries across Europe, Asia, and other regions. Beyond its herbal applications, its strong stems provided durable fibers traditionally used to make cloth, cordage, and other everyday materials.

Nutrientes y compuestos

Nettle provides minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium as well as vitamins and essential amino acids. It also contains bioactive compounds like carotenoids, polyphenols, and flavonoids that contribute to the plant’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Versatilidad de las hierbas

Nettle leaves are commonly dried and brewed into an earthy herbal infusion for everyday wellness. Young leaves can also be cooked and added to soups, stews, sauces, and other dishes, while the roots are used in herbal remedies.

Productos de Nettle HerbaZest

Té de Ortiga

Puro y silvestre: Elaborado con un solo ingrediente: hojas, raíces y tallos de ortiga de primera calidad, sin aditivos ni conservantes. Es vegano, libre de GMO y de alérgenos comunes.
Cultivado en su lugar de origen: Los Andes peruanos y obtenido directamente de agricultores locales.
Beneficios naturales: El té de ortiga tiene numerosos usos tradicionales, muchos de los cuales han sido validados por investigaciones modernas.
Fácil de usar: Para un té más concentrado, coloque 4 cucharaditas de hojas de ortiga en una cacerola con 4 tazas de agua y llévelo a ebullición. Reduzca el fuego y deje hervir a fuego lento durante 10-12 minutos. Cuélelo y disfrute. También puede prepararlo añadiendo 1 cucharadita de hojas a una taza y vertiendo agua hirviendo sobre ellas para preparar una infusión.

Tamaño

8oz

$17.99