Nettle Leaf Tincture

Name: Nettle Leaf Tincture
SKU: 2417
Price: 18 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Nettle leaf, like all parts of the nettle is highly nutritious. Some say the leaves are akin to spinach when cooked. There is some argument as to whether simply drying the leaves and stems is enough to remove their sting. Some say the only way to remove the sting is to cook or crush them. Whatever the case, wear gloves when working with nettle.

Description :

It is a shrubby, perennial plant, with a fibrous and whitish root. Its stems are erect and square and can measure between 24-36 inches tall, its leaves are elongated and with serrated edges, and its root resists the winter cold. Its yellowish flowers appear between May and July. Its stems and leaves are covered with hollow hairs, filled with a stinging liquid that contains organic acids (histamine and acetylcholine). These hairs are very brittle and, when broken, inject the liquid into the skin, inducing a burning and itching sensation. The small green flowers mature to tiny green seeds. The stingers can be cooked or crushed out of the leaves. Cooked nettle leaves are nutritious and akin to spinach. Nettle leaf has been used since ancient times. Internally, it was thought of as a mild diuretic while externally, the leaf was used in poultices, lotions, and salves to treat sore muscles and joints. Nettle leaf can also be cooked and eaten as food.

History and Folklore:

Nettle leaf has been used since ancient times as a diuretic and treatment for sore muscles. Together with the stems, the leaves are used in the textiles industry and make a strong fabric.

Cultivation and Harvest:

Wear gloves! In the spring, cut the stem at one of its nodes and allow the stem and leaves to fall into a burlap sack. Do this near the tops of the plant and leave enough stems and leaves to allow the plant to recover from the harvest. Allow the cut leaves to wilt on the stem for a couple of days. This will reduce the stingyness of the leaves and allow for easy separation from the stems by hand. Careful harvesting ensures that the plant can recover during the same growing season.

Precautions:

Avoid during pregnancy or while nursing.

Traditional Herbal Actions:

Diuretic, Anti-inflamatory, Nutritive

Other Names:

American stinging nettle, Stinging Nettle, Ball Nettle, Bull Nettle, Flame Nettle, Hemp Nettle, False Nettle, Ouch

Ingredients: Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)

None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.

*This statement has not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.

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How to Take Herbs - Product Forms and Suggested Servings

Product Forms

Most HomeGrown Herbalist products are sold in three forms powders, tinctures and capsules. People often ask which form is best. The truth is, it matters very little how we get herbs into our body but there are some advantages to each form.
Powders: Powders are the least expensive form. Powders can be made into teas or tinctures or you can just put the powder into a little juice or water and drink it.
Tinctures: Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice or water.
Capsules: Capsules are my least favorite form personally. I believe that many herbs are more effective if capsules arent used.
Click here to read a blog article on Capsules
Any of the above forms can be mixed with your morning smoothie or with yogurt, apple sauce etc... Tinctures mix really well with these products: Barleans Seriously Delicious Omega-3 Fish Oil. This is a great way to get tinctures into children and adults that are sensitive to yucky herb flavors.

Recommended Servings for Humans

For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.

Herbs and Adults

Powders for Adults: 1-2 rounded teaspoons 2-3 times daily.
Tinctures for Adults: 1/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily.
Capsules for Adults: 4 capsules 2-3 times daily.

Herbs and Children

I dont recommend herb use in children under two years of age without consulting a qualified practitioner. When I do use herbs for children. I dose them based on weight compared to an adult...1/2 an adult...1/3 of an adult etc...

Herbs and Pets

All of our formulas were created so that they could use in either humans or in dogs and cats. Most dogs will eat herbs willingly if the powdered form is mixed with a little wet food. Tinctures can also be used. Most cats are very resistant to taking herbs willingly. For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.

Powders for Pets

Under 10 Pounds: 1/8 teaspoon twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 3/4 teaspoon twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 1 rounded teaspoon twice daily

Tinctures for Pets:

Under 10 Pounds: 3 drops twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 5 drops twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 10 drops twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 20 drops twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 30 drops twice daily

Capsules for Pets:

Under 10 Pounds:1/4 capsule twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/2-4 capsule twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1 capsule twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 2 capsule2 twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 3 capsules twice daily

Dosing for Livestock:

Powders for Livestock:

Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 1-2 tablespoons 2-4 times daily

Tinctures for Livestock:

Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 5 cc 2-4 times daily

1 review for Nettle Leaf Tincture

Rated 5 out of 5

Angel – June 17, 2019

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The HomeGrown Approach - What Makes us Different?

Many of our Herbal Products are created with herbs that are grown right here! Of course there are many plants that are outside the scope of our ability to grow in Idaho, due to either climate or quantity requirements. So when we need to supplement our growing efforts, we purchase only the finest product from quality, growers that we trust! All of our Single Herb Tinctures are made right here at our own facility with a single plant.

Our plants are grown, weeded, harvested and processed by caring herbalists filled with healing intent, not by machines. HomeGrown plant harvesting is timed for maximum potency...not the day the combine is scheduled. - Only the most medicinal portions of the HomeGrown plants are utilized for medicine making. - No pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilizers of any kind are used in our herb gardens. HomeGrown wildcrafted herbs are ethically collected and identified by experienced herbalists, not minimum-wage, apathetic employees.

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