Contents

• Nettle juice – properties
• Nettle juice – what is it used for?
• Nettle juice - contraindications

Nettle is one of those plants that has been familiar to us since childhood. When walking in the woods, we try to avoid it so as not to get burned. However, not everyone knows that nettle was valued since ancient times for its health-promoting properties. It was used, among other things, to treat joints. An interesting fact is that the scientific name of nettle is Urtica dioica, derived from the word uro, which means "to burn." Everyone knows that touching the leaves of this plant leads to unpleasant discomfort in the form of a burning and itchy rash. However, in the form of dried tea or juice, it loses its scalding effect. Nettle juice is a healthy and highly valued dietary supplement. Let's see why.

Nettle juice – properties

It turns out that the juice of this seemingly ordinary plant is a real vitamin bomb and an exceptionally rich source of many valuable nutrients, such as:

• Vitamins - A, C, E and K as well as vitamins of group B,
• Minerals - iron, calcium, magnesium, silicon, potassium, phosphorus and sodium,
• Fats - palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid,
• Polyphenols – quercetin, kaempferol, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids,
• Colouring agents - lutein, luteoxanthin, beta-carotene and other carotenoids,
• all essential amino acids,
• Antioxidants.

Nettle juice – what is it used for?

Nettle juice will certainly be appreciated by those who value natural remedies for strengthening the body and taking care of their bodies. Nettle provides many important nutrients for our health. Drinking it regularly helps the body cleanse itself of toxins and supports the urinary system. Because it contains a lot of iron, it is recommended for people with low hemoglobin levels. It is recommended for prostate prophylaxis in men. Nettle juice also has a very beneficial effect on the condition of skin, hair, and nails. It is worthwhile to use it, among other things:

• if we want to support the body in detoxification,
• for urinary tract infections (nettle juice has a diuretic effect),
• if you want to lower your cholesterol level,
• supportive in the treatment of prostate hyperplasia,
• during pregnancy to prevent anemia
• if we want to support the work of the liver,
• for rheumatism,
• Support in the fight against osteoporosis,
• to relieve symptoms associated with inflammation of the urogenital system,
• in supporting the slimming process,
• in diseases of the duodenum.

Nettle juice can also be used externally to wash the skin and hair (when applied to the scalp, it must be diluted with water). It helps:

• if we want to lighten discoloration and even out skin tone,
• for acne skin problems,
• against hair loss,
• Seborrhea,
• scales.

Nettle juice - contraindications

Nettle juice is not recommended for:

• Taking medication with a diuretic effect,
• Taking blood thinners,
• suffer from diabetes,
• kidney diseases,
• have recently undergone surgical procedures,
• Diseases of the reproductive organs: myomas, cysts.