OVERVIEW:

Nettle, also known as stinging nettle, is part of the rose family and as the common name implies, is armed with hair-like stingers that fall off in hot water. It has a faint yet herbaceous aroma and a flavor that is similar to spinach mixed with cucumber which is pleasant, slightly bitter and has a salty taste. Nettle leaf has a long history of use as food and today we know that the herb is highly nutritious.

The dried leaf is commonly used as a nutrient-dense herbal tea and is often used in tea blends, although it is also frequently encapsulated or tinctured. There are a variety of vitamins, including A and K, that are found in stinging nettle tea and besides the minerals and other healthy properties, many of these also act as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and astringent agents inside the body. The herb has been used as a diuretic supporting urinary health, a common natural allergy relief, and joint pain remedy.

LATIN:

Urtica dioica

ORIGIN:

Chile

CULTIVATION:

Organic

PARTS USED:

Dried Leaf / Cut & Sifted

CATEGORY:

Culinary and Medicinal Herb

TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:

Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes

Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes

Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes

*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.

WHAT'S COOKING:

Nettle and Green Garlic Soup

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Nettle Leaf

Name: Nettle Leaf
SKU: 1117

SKU: 1117

$11.86

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Specific: No known precautions.

General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.

For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Tisanes (pronounced tea-zahn) are usually categorized by what part of the plant they come from. They generally fall into one of these four categories:

Plant and leaf based tisanes: lemon balm, mint, lemongrass, lemon verbena, raspberry leaf, and peppermint

Flower tisanes: rose, chamomile, hibiscus, lavender, rosehip, and jasmine

Root, bark and seed based tisanes: cinnamon, dandelion root (chicory), echinacea, ginger, cardamom, caraway, and fennel

Fruit/berry tisane: raspberry, blueberry, peach, lemon, and apple

Tisanes are also called herbal teas, botanicals, or infusions and they are a major part of the tea world but are not technically teas. It is actually an infusion or decoction made from a plant other than Camellia sinensis which is the plant from which true teas (green tea, black tea, oolong, etc.) are made. Tisanes are caffeine free.
Store herbs and spices in tightly capped containers and keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Here are the suggested shelf lives of each spice category:

Ground spices and blends (nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric): 4 to 8 months

Herbs (basil, oregano, parsley): 1 to 2 years

Whole spices (cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks): 4 years

Seeds: 4 years (except for poppy and sesame seeds, which should be discarded after 2 years)

Extracts: 4 years (except for vanilla, which will last forever)

Nettle Leaf

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