Go Natural Stinging Nettle Powder

Stinging nettle is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica. The plant boasts pretty, heart-shaped leaves and yellow or pink flowers, but the stem is covered in tiny, stiff hairs that release stinging chemicals when touched. Stinging nettle has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians used stinging nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain, while Roman troops rubbed it on themselves to help stay warm. The specific benefits of this herbal product includes the following:

Benefits

• Has anti-inflammatory properties and therefore effective in managing osteoarthritis, gout, and joint pain
• Alleviate allergies and ease symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and itching
• Lowers blood Pressure (antihypertensive)
• Lowers blood Sugar (anti-diabetic properties)
• Helps in management of enlarged prostates
• Source of important vitamins (e.g Vitamins A, C and K and B vitamins) and minerals (e.g Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium)

How to Use Stinging Nettle Powder

1.     The Stinging Nettle Powder can be steeped to make a healthy  herbal tea by following the procedure below:

• Add clean water to two spoonful of Stinging Nettle leaves powder.

• Bring the water to a boil.
• Let the mixture sit for five minutes
• Pour the mixture through a small strainer.
• Add a bit of Mynatural honey, cinnamon, or stevia then drink

2.     The Stinging Nettle Powder can be added to soups, stews, smoothies and fries when cooking

Caution: Avoid eating fresh leaves of Stinging Nettle as they can cause irritation