Organic stinging nettle

What is Nettle?

Stinging nettle is a plant belonging to the Urticaceae family and the botanical genus Urtica. It has pointed and hairy leaves, serrated in shape and dark green in color. This plant is often classified as a weed because of its stinging power, although it has many virtues.

The benefits of stinging nettle have been known since Antiquity , particularly for its effects on kidney secretions, rheumatism and itching. It is particularly rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Where is nettle found?

Organic stinging nettle identity card

• Origin: Europe;
• Season: spring and autumn;
• Color: dark green;
• Flavor: close to green beans;

What are the benefits of Nettle?

Focus on the nutritional composition of nettle

• Rich in protein
• Minerals: calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, selenium;
• Vitamins: C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, E, A, D and K;

Nettle, a natural remedy for osteoarthritis

Stinging nettle relieves rheumatism and joint pain thanks to the nutrients it contains, particularly silica. These strengthen the cartilage. Combined with other anti-inflammatory plants, nettle taken in daily doses relieves pain.

Stinging nettle for maintaining organs

Nettle helps stimulate billary, intestinal, pancreatic and stomach secretions. It therefore has a depurative function, and perhaps very useful in cases of irregular intestinal transit .

It also contributes to the evacuation of urine and kidney stones, thus allowing the proper functioning of the kidneys. This purifying function also acts on the skin since it limits excessive sebum production. This property allows it to fight against acne, eczema, psoriasis and blemishes.

A powerful hair strengthener

The vitamins contained in nettle have strong antioxidant power and have a toning action on the hair. They help strengthen the keratin at the base of the hair's composition and strengthen blood circulation to stimulate the healing of irritations and oxygenation of the scalp. Fortified and remineralized, hair regains radiance and shine.

Nettle is an effective plant against hair loss 

Stinging nettle is a formidable plant and widely used in cosmetics and nutri-cosmetics, to slow hair loss. Indeed, nettle acts directly on the scalp by stimulating blood microcirculation, responsible for the oxygenation of the hair bulb and its supply of nutrients.

Discover in this article how nettle slows down hair loss .

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