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A cup of warm water with lemon followed by a cup of nettle tea first thing in the morning will get you going in the bowel department.
Nettle is detoxifying and improves the ability of the liver and kidneys to cleanse the blood. It also curbs the appetite and cleanses toxins from the body.
The Nettle plant is used to treat gout and arthritis and has antihistamines and asthma-relieving properties. It is also used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, blood cleaner, diuretic and digestive stimulant. Nettle infusion is a safe, gentle diuretic which is considered restorative for the kidneys and bladder. It’s also recommended for weight loss, but you may shed more pounds of water than fat.
Here’s a great alternative to the traditional hot or Ice Tea without the caffeine! It’s a super pick me-up in the middle of the day.
Hot or Ice Nettle Tea. Bring a quart of water to a boil. Put 2 tablespoons of dry nettle leaves into a teapot and cover with the boiling water. Let the tea brew for 3-5 minutes. Strain before cooling. Add more water, lemon, and your stevia.
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June 15th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Nancy,
I used to drink Nettle Tea warm when I did the Master Cleanse but have been brewing it overnight as suggested and drinking it at room temperature the following day. I love it. It is very refreshing.
Paulette
June 15th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Nancy,
I just picked up some Nettle Tea last night and I am having a cup as I ride your blog this morning.
Johanne
June 16th, 2009 at 5:50 am
Nettle is a nourishing herb that is full of vitamins and minerals that your body can actually absorb. Much better than vitamin pills. Steep overnight for full benefits. For more info see http://www.earthmedicine.ca/nourishingherbalteas.html
June 16th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Nancy,
Nettles are high in Vitamin C!! too & that smart plant ensures that the iron is properly absorbed by the body….The roots harvested in the fall can be used as a great hair conditioner/rinse for falling hair…probably because one of its many minerals is silica…
Linda ox
June 16th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I had some Nettle Tea that I bought at the store, but it smelled so bad, I never drank it! Is it supposed to smell that way? I’m thinking maybe I better go get some more.
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June 16th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Hi Nancy,
I love opening up your website to discover new and wonderful things to do in order to improve my overall health. I drink lemon and warm water every day…….. and will start on nettle tea!
thank you
mary