Everyone enjoys a nice cup of hot tea after a hard day or as a pick me up in the afternoon. To make Nettle tea, pour 2/3 cup of boiling water over 3 to 4 tsp of dried leaves or dried root and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
Diuretic
Nettle tea helps cure diseases and inflammations of the urinary system.
Laxative
The nettle plant has a slightly laxative effect.
Treatment of Diabetes
Nettle tea can decrease blood sugar so is a good choice for those suffering from diabetes.
Treating Illness
Nettle tea is thought to reduce bacterial infections and clear up virus problems.
Prostate Problems
The tea is commonly used in Germany to slow prostate tissue growth. This is particularly helpful to men suffering enlarged prostate problems.
