One of Europe's oldest and most nutritionally celebrated wild plants, Urtica dioica - Nettle Leaf - has been used as food, medicine, and fiber since the Bronze Age, documented in Greek, Roman, and Anglo-Saxon healing traditions as a premier tonic and restorative herb. Its fibrous stems were woven into cloth in prehistoric Scotland, and its leaves were among the most valued foods and medicines of Northern European traditional herbalism.
Nettle Leaf is one of the most mineral-rich herbs available, loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K, making it a truly nutritive herb that feeds the body at a foundational level. Traditionally used to support healthy blood building, strengthen bones and joints, boost energy levels, and provide deep nourishment for the hair, skin, and nails, Nettle is the herbalist's go-to for whole-body rebuilding. Modern herbalists and allergy sufferers have long valued Nettle's natural antihistamine properties for supporting comfortable seasonal breathing. It also supports healthy kidney function, reduces fluid retention, and is one of the most respected herbs in women's wellness for its deep nutritive support during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause. In European folk magic, Nettle is a potent herb of protection, boundary-setting, and exorcism, used in sachets and floor washes to clear unwanted energies and strengthen the auric field.
Nettle Leaf shines in a nourishing, mineral-rich blend alongside our Lemon Balm for a nervine and nutritive daily tonic that supports the body and calms the mind together. Pair with our Spearmint for a bright, refreshing flavor boost that makes Nettle easy to drink daily, or add our Rose Hips to layer in vitamin C and antioxidant support alongside Nettle's deep mineral nutrition.
Nettle Leaf is considered very safe and is used as a food herb across many cultures. Those on blood-thinning medications should consult a practitioner, as Nettle is high in vitamin K. Nettle may mildly lower blood sugar and blood pressure. Dried Nettle is safe and does not cause the stinging reaction of fresh Nettle. As always, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
* One of the most mineral-rich herbs available, loaded with iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins
* Deeply nourishing for hair, skin, nails, and bones with sustained daily use
* Natural antihistamine properties that support comfortable seasonal breathing
* Supports healthy blood building, energy levels, and whole-body nutritive restoration
* Promotes healthy kidney function and reduces occasional fluid retention
* Used in protection and boundary-setting rituals in European folk magic tradition
1. Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried Nettle Leaf to an infuser or tea strainer.
2. Pour 8 oz of freshly boiled water (200-212 degrees F) over the leaf.
3. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Longer steeping extracts more minerals and nutrients.
4. Strain and drink. Nettle has a mild, grassy, slightly mineral flavor that pairs well with Spearmint or Lemon Balm.
5. For maximum nutritive benefit, drink 2-3 cups per day consistently over time.
Nettle also makes a rich infusion: use 1 oz of dried Nettle in a quart jar of boiling water, cap tightly, and steep for 4-8 hours for a deeply nourishing mineral-rich infusion.
