nettle tea

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Anyone like to drink nettle tea? What does it do for you?
I've been getting into it lately.

[abejita]

It is good for injuries because it is an anti-inflammatory. Also it is good for allergies and prostate health.

[badger]

I bought some when I was in England a few years ago because I'd never heard of it (I LOOOVE tea of any kind so was keen to try). I found it really "grassy" tasting. Never thought it had much value health-wise, and I never noticed anything different when I drank it so half of it ended up in the bin.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Well interestingly, I have started drinking a big cup every day, and I do notice a really nice effect. About halfway through it, I notice a slight warm flush through my whole body, very subtle but definitely there, and this very pleasant effect lasts for several hours. It's a nice feeling of physical vibrancy and well being. Sort of like the feeling after being out in the sun for 10 or 15 minutes.

I then started reading about all the good stuff nettle is supposed to do for you, and in fact it has a variety of vitamins and nutrients in it...minerals, B complex, calcium, magnesium, vit.E, just to name a few. Then there is a long list of physical issues nettle can help with. Pretty impressive really.
My usual default is to be skeptical about herb health claims, but this lovely warm glow feeling is something I now look forward to in my afternoon, and knowing it has nutritional benefits too is definitely a plus.
Diggin' my nettle tea!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I have some stinging nettle growing in my yard. Today for the first time I cut the tender 4" tips of each stalk and simmered them quickly in water, let them sit for a few mintues, then drained and added a dab of butter and a dash of salt. Oh my goodness, they are really good! In a spinach-y sort of way, but with their own flavor. DH didn't care for them, but I thought they were a real treat! Supposed to be loaded with nutrition, so I guess I'll be an avid nettle-picker from now on.
I saved the cooking water which was quite potent, and added a touch of honey and put it in the fridge for a 'tonic tea'.

[staceysue]

I cook up nettles and eat them in the spring. They're delicious.

I also get use Simplers Nettle-Radish compound for my allegery-induced sinus headaches and it has really worked wonders.