Stinging Nettle has been used since ancient times to alleviate muscle and joint pain, eczema, gout, arthritis and anaemia. Today, numerous people use it for urinary issues during the early stages of an enlarged prostate. Stinging Nettle is a nutritious plant popular in Western herbal medicine. Scientific research suggests that it may decrease inflammatory conditions, hay fever symptoms, blood sugar levels and blood pressure — among other benefits.
- Take 1 to 3 grams (1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon) of Ancient Purity Nettle Root and Leaves Powder up to twice a day.
- Mix with filtered water, fruit juice into a smoothie or use it as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the daily recommended intake.
WARNING: In addition to possible side effects, Stinging Nettle, as a supplement and as a foodstuff, may cause adverse side effects with certain medicines. If you are taking blood thinners or high blood pressure medication, be aware that Stinging Nettle can affect your blood’s clotting ability, as well as potentially lower your blood pressure, reducing and enhancing the effects of these medications respectively. Nettle Root and Leaves Powder may also increase the effects of diabetes drugs, diuretics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Stinging Nettle may make it harder for your body to rid itself of lithium as a result of its diuretic effect. Lastly, Nettle Root and Leaves Powder can also change your menstrual cycle, leading to possible miscarriage, so pregnant women should absolutely not take this.
Nettle Leaf & Root Powder Lowdown
We all know that washing down a Big Mac with a Diet Coke does nothing to erase the fat and calories your fast-food indulgence is packing. But what if washing it down with a nice cup of Stinging Nettle Tea? It could actually neutralise the fat bomb's fat-packing effects! A recent study published in the scientific journal Nutrients appears to suggest that may be the case. And as you'll see, it actually makes a good bit of sense. Based on their own prior research, which showed that Nettle Root Powder could improve blood sugar metabolism in mice, the scientists, led by Dr. Diane N. Obanda, had reason to believe that feeding Nettle Root Powder to the mice might actually prevent the mice from gaining weight, even while being fed a high-fat diet.
Nettle Root & Leaf Powder Weight-Loss Juice
Ingredients
- Several fresh spinach leaves.
- 2 teaspoons of Ancient Purity Desert Lime Powder or ½ lemon (juiced.)
- 1 apple.
- Several sprigs of parsley.
- 1 teaspoon Ancient Purity Nettle Root & Leaf Powder.
Preparation
- Mix all ingredients in the juice extractor.
- Add Ancient Purity Nettle Root & Leaf Powder to the juice.
TIP: Serve this drink in your favourite Chakra Affirmation Glass. Drinking vitalised juice or water influenced by special colours, symbols, words of affirmation and the shape design based on the Golden Ratio, can help us to balance our chakras.
Nettle Root & Leaf Powder Goodness Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana.
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries.
- 1 cup spinach.
- 1 teaspoon Ancient Purity Nettle Root & Leaf Powder.
- 1 tablespoon honey.
- 1 cup almond milk.
Preparation
- Start by blending the frozen mixed berries and almond milk in a blender until smooth.
- Add in the banana, spinach, nettle root & leaf powder, and honey.
- Blend until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the smoothie is smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
TIP: Add in a scoop of vanilla protein powder for an extra boost of protein.
Q: Can I use Ancient Purity Nettle Root for my Hair & Scalp?
A: Those with thinning hair, dandruff, scalp infections, and hair loss after chemotherapy or giving birth, can try rubbing the scalp every morning and night with Nettle liquid extract. The mild hormonal effect of Nettle Root taken internally strengthens the effect of the external applications.
Q: What is the traditional use of Nettle Root?
A: Nettle Root is specific for prostate health (especially for alleviating the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia), and the seeds are used as a kidney-rejuvenating tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The tannin in the root has been used as an astringent enema to shrink haemorrhoids and reduce excess menstrual flow.
Q: Does Nettle Root interact with any medications?
A: Possible Interactions Stinging nettle may affect the blood's ability to clot, and could interfere with blood-thinning drugs, including: Warfarin (Coumadin) Clopidogrel (Plavix) Aspirin.
200g (7.05 oz.) Powder
