The infusion of nettle tea has been used in folk medicine for centuries. You will be surprised at its properties. Nettle tea is made from the dried leaves of this herb. Although we usually stay away from this stinging weed as much as possible, nettle has many positive properties and can be very beneficial to our health.
Its traditional use includes the treatment of hay fever and seasonal allergies – although there is no clear scientific confirmation of this use of nettle tea.
Doctors recommend drinking nettle tea because it will help with many other ailments and will protect and strengthen the body.
Nettle tea – health properties
This herbal infusion can be drunk in the evening, before going to bed, because it does not have a stimulating effect in any way.
There are quite a lot of benefits from drinking nettle tea regularly, and the most important ones include many properties. How does nettle affect the body?
1. It will help fight urinary tract infections
It has been proven that the use of nettle can reduce the symptoms of the disease. Nettle infusion can help flush bacteria from the urinary tract.
2. It will help with arthritis
In the past, nettle infusion was used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent. It turns out that nettle tea can reduce and soothe inflammation in osteoarthritis.
3. It will make it easier to control your blood sugar levels
According to scientists, nettle tea has a beneficial effect on glycemic control, i.e. blood sugar levels. It affects the amount of insulin released by the pancreas.
4. It is rich in polyphenols
These specific antioxidants are exceptionally powerful and have been linked to reducing the risk of many serious diseases, including some types of cancer. Nettle extract has been shown to have an exceptionally good effect on breast and prostate cancer.
Antioxidants protect cells against free radicals and oxidative stress, which has also been linked to other chronic diseases, including heart disease.
5. It has a diuretic effect
Thanks to this, it will not only help deal with urinary tract infections, but also affects the proper functioning of the kidneys and helps people who struggle with swelling and water retention in the body.
6. Strengthens the body
It is perfect as a strengthening herb.
7. Improves the condition of hair, skin and nails
Both nettle tea and cosmetics with this herb have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair and nails. All thanks to the content of vitamin B1, C, E, and K, as well as phosphorus, manganese, silicon and calcium. Nettle rinse will help cure dandruff.
8. It has antibacterial properties
Nettle has been appreciated for centuries for its many health-promoting properties. In folk medicine, its antibacterial properties were also often used as a natural antibiotic.
9. Relieves digestive problems
Nettle tea will help with common digestive and stomach ailments. It will improve the functioning of the liver, stomach and pancreas. It can be used for intestinal and gastritis and to relieve diarrhea.
Who can’t drink nettle tea?
No one should drink nettle infusion like orange juice, because the diuretic properties of this herb may result in deficiencies of valuable minerals and electrolytes.
It is not recommended to drink nettle tea by people suffering from reproductive organ diseases, chronic kidney diseases or after surgery. Because nettle infusion affects insulin secretion, people with diabetes should consult a doctor.
Source: SABC
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