Stinging Nettle – A Wonderful Plant for Allergy Sufferers
This plant has been in use since the time of ancient Greece for various illnesses and health conditions. The ancient Greeks used it for everything from coughs and tuberculosis to arthritis and hair tonic. It seems as though men were preoccupied with male pattern balding even in ancient Greece. The leaf of this plant has anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it an ideal treatment for allergic reactions of the skin. This plant is also beneficial for seasonal allergies like hay fever, runny nose, and congestion. It’s also been shown to be helpful in treating urinary tract infections and a scalp condition known as seborrhea. Another interesting benefit of taking stinging nettle is that it helps stimulate the production of breast milk in pregnant women and nursing mothers. If you have an enlarged prostate or lupus, this plant is helpful for you as well. Healing Benefits of Stinging NettleThis herb has been shown to be especially beneficial for the following health conditions :
Considerations and UsesYou can buy this herb in the form of juice or capsules and you can also make a tea from the leaves. As always, if you experience an adverse reaction from taking this herb, you should stop taking it immediately. You shouldn’t take stinging nettle if you suffer from heart failure or kidney disease. Lastly, use caution if you take medication for high blood pressure or diabetes.Return to Medicinal Herbs Page from this Stinging Nettle page Return to Natural Herbal Remedies Advice Home Page from this Stinging Nettle page |
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