nettle green tea benefits

Remarkable Stinging Nettle Benefits There are many documented benefits of drinking nettle tea, but can we just start with the fact that it just tastes good? It’s one of those “light and refreshing” tastes that would translate just as well to iced tea as it does to hot. You can make nettle tea from the leaves and flowers of nettles you find in your garden, or on your daily walk, I just prefer the convenience of bulk buying. I have no idea whose cats, or what wildlife has been traipsing through my garden! Also, as the name would imply, harvesting stinging nettles means you could be stung – and that’s not pleasant! The benefits of using the stinging nettle as medicine have been documented since 3 BC, or even earlier. Health Benefits of nettle teaBenefits of nettle tea Stinging nettles have many documented health benefits, my favorites are: Relieves symptoms of seasonal allergies as stinging nettles contain antihistamine. There are no side effects as with over-the-counter and prescription antihistimines. Diuretic and mild laxative. Improves kidney function Anti-inflammatory