EVERYTHING you need to know about STINGING NETTLE, Identification, Harvest, Benefits, Recipes.

Have you harvested your own Nettle before? What are your favorite ways to use this incredible spring herb? I use Nettle so frequently for general wellness and to support acute symptoms, its a family favorite to be sure!

Nutrients and phytochemicals in Nettles that support detoxification:

Magnesium
Calcium
Trace minerals
Vitamin C
Polyphenolic antioxidants / flavonoids
Carotenoids (oil-soluble antioxidants)
Chlorophyll (nourishes and detoxifies)

If you are unsure about foraging for this wild medicinal, it's very easy to cultivate a patch from seed!

Film Equipment I use or recommend:

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Disclaimer- I am not a medical professional and this is not intended to be medical advice, please consult your primary care provider if you are unsure about adding this plant to your diet.

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[amymyers]

I have enjoyed all of your videos. Old traditions. I'm glad to see someone to teach these methods. God help us in today's world.

[BeardedChieftain]

In Australia, stinging nettles always grows alongside doc weed aka marshmallow plant. If you are stung by nettles, grab a handful of doc, crush in hand and rub over the nettle sting. It is the natural antidote.

[mrsseasea]

I am from a tribe in the NW. during the 1970’s my grandpa gathered all types of native grown seeds, bark and plants like stinger nettle. For the most part my grands would make tea out of most of it, but she also made a paste, for skin rashes and infections. Ya, been used for a long time.

[stevevanslyke]

Super video. Thank you Cora for all of the knowledge. I have learned a lot from you over the years.

[RAkers-tuey]

Question: Do you do anything to deal with the stingy bits as you prepare the leaves and stems for use? I would have presumed either cutting off the stems, or fast blanching as with other semi toxic plants. I love the tincture idea, Thanks!!

[mikeclay]

Good info as always. Thanks, we have used the roots for teething babies for longer than I’ve been around.

[sweaterdoll]

One of our staple foods. We eat it all the time. I make infusions from it, tincture it, feed it to the chickens by adding dried nettle to their winter feed. The longer you cook it, the more vitamin A is released as cell walls break down.

[sarahvanslyke]

❤ love your info!!! Beautiful forest you foraged from.

[roxannek]

I wanted to be sure of identifying what I thought were nettles and found your video. Thank you for making such an informative and useful video. A pleasure to watch.

[dianarhyne]

Great! Nettle pesto!

I just learned, stinging nettle leaves are beneficial protection against breast cancer.

[caroblue]

How did you cultivate Nettle on your property? I found some wild Nettle in my local park and want to try to grow some in my yard.

[tekpic]

Always wear long sleeve shirt/sweat shirt and trouser, no shorts.

[ZackBeck]

"Tincture" has no "S" in the middle when pronouncing it. FYI. 😉