I am a tea lover and I can have it countless times. Tea lovers are also willing to experiment with varieties of tea and especially if there is any health benefit attached to it. Like, in these coronavirus pandemic days, we are adding tulsi to our tea. There is also a unique kind of tea, called nettle tea and if you have not tried it before, check out why this is a good time to give it a try:
About the tea:
Nettle tea has been a part of ancient and medieval medicine. It is famous for treating cardiovascular diseases, gastric issues, and bone-related problems. Nettle is a shrub that belongs to northern Europe and Asia and its scientific name is Urtica dioica. They are heart-shaped leaves with yellow or pink flowers.
In ancient times nettle was used to treat joint and muscle pain in Europe.
The leaves are crushed and converted into powder form.
The leaves can be crushed and made into a powder form. The good news is, even modern medicine supports the benefits of the tea. Today, it is being used to treat and cure sprains, insect bites, and skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne, to name a few. It is also believed to help with urinary tract infections.
Benefits:
- This tea contains anti-inflammatory properties that aid your digestion. It can prevent diarrhea, constipation, and gastric issues.
- These days boosting your immunity is very important, drink this tea to do that.
- The tea is rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals. All of these benefits keep the bones healthy.
- It also contains Vitamin D and K which makes the bones strong and healthy.
- With the presence of vitamins like A and C, beta carotene, iron, and other carotenoids nettle tea can also keep the heart strong.
- Nettle may help flush harmful bacteria from the urinary tract.
- The analgesic properties of the tea can help with the soreness and stiffness of joints and muscles.
How to make it:
You can buy loose nettle tea or in teabags. Check out how to make it:
- Add water to the leaves
- Bring water to boil
- Turn off the stove and let the mixture sit for five minutes
- Pour the mixture through a strainer
- Add some honey, cinnamon or stevia, whatever you like.
Well, it has all the right reasons for you to include it in your diet. But be sure that you are not allergic to any herbs.
