Nettle

Health Benefits:

Combats fatigue
Fights free radicals
Improves eyesight
May reduce risk of diabetes
Prevents sinusitis
Promotes eye health
Relieves bloating
Relieves chest infections
Relieves sore throat

Nutrition:

N/A

Did You Know?

• Nettle has been used for centuries in treat allergies, especially hayfever.
• Nettles are sometimes used in shampoos since they help to control dandruff and make hair more glossy.
• When cooked, nettles lose their sting and have a similar flavour to spinach. They are a good source of vitamin C, iron, and calcium and also provide a surprising amount of protein.

Ways to Eat:

• Sauteed
• Boiled
• Blended in salad dressing
• In omelets

Farming Trivia:

• Nettle stems contain a fiber,  used for making ropes, sails and fine linen cloth, suitable even for shirts and beddings
• Leaves of the nettle may be used for producing beautiful and permanent green dye 
• Nettles grow best and should be planted during the spring season