Feared by many for its stinging power, nettle can actually be a valuable aid for detoxification

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is most known for the stinging power of its leaves, also referred to by the etymology of its name, derived from the Latin urere, which means, precisely, "burn".

The roots of this plant can facilitate the proper functioning of the prostate, while its leaves and tops have other beneficial features:

• joint function support;
• body's detoxification function support;
• body fluid drainage;
• nail and hair wellness.

Right because of these properties, nettle is now used in the formulation of natural detox supplements or in cosmetics like shampoos and hair conditioners.

From the legends of the past...to today's use in cuisine

Nettle properties were also known and appreciated in the past.

Legend says that Nebuchadnezzar, the ancient Babylonian king, vowed, in his youth, to nourish himself with this plant only, for about 7 years, in order to retrieve his wisdom.

In the past, instead, nettle, whose leaves are very rich in minerals (such as calcium, potassium and silicon), was attributed, by folk medicine, with useful properties to relieve rheumatic diseases.

Today, this plant with multiple phytotherapic properties is sometimes used as a spice in cooking, particularly in the preparation of raviolis, risottos or omelettes.

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