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Recipe

Stinging nettle leaf tea

Herb:
Stinging nettle Urtica dioica
Plant part:
Leaf

BeginnerRecipe science profile

Procedure

  1. Use dried nettle leaf intended for tea; measure the amount and water volume according to the specific product instructions.
  2. Pour freshly boiling water over the leaves and infuse for at least 5 minutes; follow a longer time if specified by the manufacturer.
  3. Strain and prepare fresh. For medicinal use, also follow the product restrictions and duration of use.

Notes

Medicinal leaf preparations must not be used with allergy to the active substance or conditions requiring restricted fluids, such as severe heart or kidney disease. Because of insufficient data, EMA does not recommend them below age 12, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Why it works

EMA assesses traditional medicinal use of the leaf, not roots, seeds or the efficacy of every home recipe. Boiling water and at least five minutes follow BfR hygiene guidance; they are not a medicinal dose.

Related

Stinging nettle — Herb card

Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail

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