Medicinal properties of nettle

Nature has given special attention to nettles. They are full of useful qualities that are used in medicine and beauty products. At the same time, they are protected from people by their stinging hairs.

History shows that humans have used nettles for a long time. In botany, nettles are known as perennial plants that can grow up to 1.7 meters tall. They have creeping roots and tiny, stinging hairs. Nettles grow quickly, mostly as weeds. They lack bright colors and pretty flowers, helping them hide among other plants.

Nettles are also popular in cooking and beauty products. The leaves are added to soups, cabbage soup, and borscht. Fresh leaves are used in pies and salads as a filling.

A decoction made from nettles is great for helping hair grow back. Extracts from nettles are found in many creams and lotions for skin and body care. Nettle is also used as food for pigs and birds or as a fertilizer.

Nettles are packed with important vitamins. They contain vitamin C, B5, and other acids like formic, coffee, ferulic, and P-coumaric acids. They also have tannins, proteins, carotenoids, and vitamin K. The plant produces urticin, a natural compound that stimulates the heart. It also has amino acids and other nutrients the body needs.

Because of these qualities, nettle infusions help digestion, increase bile flow, and lower blood cholesterol. The vitamin K helps stop bleeding and reduce swelling. The proteins, especially lectins, help detoxify the body.

Chlorophyll in nettle boosts the immune system, helps repair tissues, and encourages hair growth. Animal studies show that nettle leaf infusions can lower blood sugar in diabetics, raise hemoglobin levels, and support heart health.

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