A cup of warm water followed by a cup of nettle tea first thing in the morning will get you going in the bowel department.
Nettle is detoxifying and improves the ability of the liver and kidneys to cleanse the blood. It also curbs the appetite and cleanses toxins from the body.
The Nettle plant is used to treat gout and arthritis and has antihistamines and asthma-relieving properties. It is also used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, blood cleaner, diuretic and digestive stimulant. Nettle infusion is a safe, gentle diuretic which is considered restorative for the kidneys and bladder. It’s also recommended for weight loss, but you may shed more pounds of water than fat.
Here's a great alternative to the traditional hot or Ice Tea without the caffeine! It's a super pick me-up in the middle of the day.
Hot or Ice Nettle Tea. Bring a quart of water to a boil. Put 2 tablespoons of dry nettle leaves into a teapot and cover with the boiling water. Let the tea brew for 3-5 minutes. Strain before cooling. Add more water, lemon, and your stevia.
Nancy,
I just picked up some Nettle Tea last night and I am having a cup as I ride your blog this morning.
Johanne
Posted by: Johanne Jakuszyk | June 28, 2007 at 05:21 AM
Nancy,
I used to drink Nettle Tea warm when I did the Master Cleanse but have been brewing it overnight as suggested and drinking it at room temperature the following day. I love it. It is very refreshing.
Paulette
Posted by: Paulette | July 08, 2007 at 08:55 PM
Wow, all of these are the benefits of these wonderful plant? So is this used in one of the medicines that people normally take?
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