Reusable herb – Nettle can alleviate and prevent many diseases, especially these three:
It is annoying on the outside (you have to read it with gloves), but on the inside it is full of divine qualities. Ancient Greeks and Romans have successfully used this unique herb, which is still being used as a weed by some even today, to cure many ailments. Indeed, plants that treat such a wide range of diseases are rare. These are just some of the problems that nettle has proven to have a positive effect on:
enlarged prostate
anemia
bile, spleen and liver diseases
Cold
stomach ulcer
skin diseases
stones in the kidney
Nettle, among other things, provides great relief for diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and allergic rhinitis, which are true epidemics of the 21st century, says “Alternative for You.”
- Diabetes
Studies have found that nettles (its leaves and stems) help lower blood glucose levels, so it can also be a good help in treating diabetes. Medicinal substances present in the nettle stimulate the pancreas to release insulin while inhibiting the action of alpha-glucosidase, an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates. As a result, the body absorbs glucose more slowly and prevents a sudden rise in blood sugar.
Application: Squeeze the juice of fresh nettle leaves every morning in the juicer. Drink the juice diluted with water (mix 15 ml of juice with half a glass of water). Always drink freshly mixed juice.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Nettle reduces the inflammatory processes in the body, and therefore can alleviate the problems caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Its leaves have a beneficial effect on arthritis both while the person is stationary and active. This powerful herb works to inhibit leukocyte elastase, which plays an important role in inflammatory processes in the body. Did you know that in ancient Roman times the method of ‘wobbling’ the skin with nettles was used to help with chronic rheumatism? It sounds amazing, but it really helps.
This is the so-called. urticulation, that is, with a nettle massage to stimulate circulation. Putting fresh nettle in painful places relieves the symptoms and problems of arthritis and sciatica. When the leaves come in contact with the skin, they act as triggers for the formation of histamines and serotonin in the body, which relieves pain. However, if you are horrified by ‘nettle whipping’, you should consume tea, which has diuretic properties, helps eliminate uric acid and sodium from the body, and relieves gout, rheumatism and arthritis.
Application: Pour 2 teaspoons of dried nettle with a cup of hot water, let stand for ten minutes and strain. Have a cup of this tea twice or thrice a day.
- Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa that results in sneezing and itching. Due to rhinitis, an increasing number of people today visit general practitioners. But, as with other allergies, plain rhinitis can be a great help with allergic rhinitis. In one study, as many as 57% of patients stated that nettles had alleviated their allergy symptoms, and 47% confirmed that nettles helped them more than conventional medicines.
Prime: During the allergy season (you can start sooner), drink 2-3 cups of freshly brewed nettle tea each day.
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