ROOTS:
The roots boiled in wine as a remedy for
kidney stones.
LEAVES & FLOWERS:
Bath or compress can be applied in
varicose veins or
ulcers.
As a
diuretic it is used in
urinary tract diseases.
Anti-inflammatory & soothing effects are used in the field of gynaecology in various diseases,
irregular menstruation & a
white discharge.
Since the nettle has astringent effect, it proved in
inflammatory or
oozing wounds,
abscesses,
eczema,
haemorrhoids, or
furunculosis.
Can be added to the
nerve tea blends together with St. John's, Valerian root, etc.
White dead nettle tea is also believed to be a
blood-cleansing agent.
It is used for dissolving
phlegm during a cold, for
cough,
sore throat, or for stomach complaints, such as
gas or
upset stomach.
White dead nettle flower is used for treating
mild inflammation of the upper airways,also for its calming effects as a
sedative.
It has also been used for
menopausal disorders.
Poultices of white dead nettle were applied to
inflamed &
swollen skin,
bruises,
varicose veins & for
arthritic pain relief.
Its a women's herb to treat
menstrual disorders &
leucorrhoea & to drive away
melancholy.
Poultice made from dead nettle is for treating the pain of sciatica & other bone & joint problems.
The flower tea is now also recommended for men with prostatitis, for mucous conditions & to stimulate the liver & for spleen disorders.
RECIPES:
Young, yet non-flowering plants are popular as spring salad, soup & spinach herbs.
Tea :
2 tsp of dried flowers, pour ¼ litre of boiling water, allow infusion for 15 minutes, strain & drink 2 cups a day.
Or
Pour boiling water over 1tsp of finely chopped white dead nettle, steep for 5 minutes, then strain.
To relieve respiratory ailments, drink one cup with honey several times per day.
Tincture:
5 tbsp of flowers, pour ½ litre of vodka & leave for 10 days in a closed bottle.
Occasionally mix vigorously.
Use 1 tsp in insomnia.
Decoction:
For gargling: 2 teaspoons of dried flowers, cook in ¼ litres of water & leave 15 minutes, gargle as needed.
Infusion for cold compresses:
30g of dried flowers, pour 1 litre of water, boil briefly &set aside 10 minutes to allow infusion, use the lukewarm liquid to prepare compress for inflamed or oozing wounds.
BEAUTY:
Bath: 20 to 25 whole dried plants, pour in 3 litres of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain & pour into the prepared bath.
Relax in bath for at least 15 minutes to act.