***DISCLAIMER: Before consuming any herbs, tune into your own body and its needs and discuss with a practitioner if any underlying medical ailments are present.***
Nettle and I go way back. She found me when I needed her the most. But I didn’t know it at the time. That’s the magnificence of herbs, they find you just when you need them.
A few years ago I found myself in a constant state of lethargy and fatigue. Medical professionals had no answers for me. Holistic practitioners left me not much better either. And so I promised myself I would heal ME for good, I had all the answers I was looking for.
A conversation with a dear mentor of mine, Maria Deesy allowed for the introduction to the beloved stinging nettle. It was mentioned simply in passing, yet it planted a seed that continue to grow in time. Some time later, I found Mountain Rose Herbs: An Online Herb Haven. And that, was just the beginning.
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons of organic nettle leaf (foraged or ethically sourced from herbalist/ herbal shop is best)
- 32 ounce glass mason jar with lid
- 4 cups of filtered water
- Optional: Pinch of red raspberry leaf or peppermint leaf
Procedure
- Boil four cups of water on stovetop.
- Add nettle leaf to mason jar and pour water on top.
- Cover with lid and allow to sit at least 8 hours at room temperature (overnight is best).
- The next morning, strain the infusion. Drink immediately or store in the fridge for 48 hours. Compost the herbal scraps.