Benefits of Nettle For How long you can take an infusion or tea of nettle?

Usually a drink highly recommended, for its cleansing effect and drying. So it is recommended in a "normal" amount, that is to say, from 1 to 3 cups per day, not liters as other teas.

What are the benefits of stinging nettle?

The nettle has strong metabolic properties and diuretic. You can drink in the form of tea, as it helps to remove the excess water from the body, which has a weight loss effect. Often mistakenly called loss of weight, though not burning the excess fat. Some of the negative effects of the metabolic disorders can also be reduced with the nettle. Among them, there are obesity, and memory and concentration problems.

Among other benefits include:

• Relieves infections and inflammations of the urinary tract.
• To prevent the formation of kidney stones.
• Purify the blood and, thanks to its high iron content, help to build the blood
• Relieve rheumatic ailments
• Insomnia repairman
• Reduce the levels of sugar in the blood
• Combat viral and bacterial infections
• Relieve allergies
• Strengthens the immune system
• Improve the texture of skin with acne, pimples and blackheads

Preparation of the infusion of nettle

• Put it in a cup or three, or four teaspoons of nettle leaves fresh or a tablespoon of nettle leaves dried for tea.
• Pour 200 ml of boiling water over it.
• Cover and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes.
• Strain and drink.
• Optionally, we suggest sweeten with honey.

Infusion of nettle against dandruff and hair loss

It can also be used externally, such as, for example, a remedy against dandruff and hair loss. Can be applied on the scalp, the nettle stimulates the blood circulation and hair growth.

Ways to prepare the infusion of stinging nettle for hair

So to strengthen the roots of hair:

• Boil five liters of water with two handfuls of dried stinging nettle.
• Let stand for 15 minutes and strain.
• Leave to cool and massage the water nettle in the scalp.
• Cover with a towel and leave for an hour.
• Wash your hair as usual.

Attention: the hair light blonde acquires a brown tint with this hair treatment.