Nettle

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Nettles Leaf This is an excellent liver and blood tonic. Nettle is also a tonic for the endocrine system, cleansing and nourishing the glands. It is very effective yet completely safe and can be used over an extended period of time. It will cleanse the digestive tract and help with stomach problems.Nettle neutralizes uric acid, prevents it's crystallization aiding in its elimination from the system, thus relieving gout and arthritis. Nettle is an astringent that helps to stop bleeding.In many areas of the world nettle leaf is considered a delicious food. It is extremely high is minerals, especially iron and calcium and many vitamins. Native American women used it during pregnancy as a tonic and as a remedy for hemorrhage during childbirth. It was and still is used by them to increase milk flow and to aid and restore or rebuild mother's energy following childbirth. It is also good for

anemic children because of its high iron content and other nutrients. It can be used for hypothyroidism and to helps increase thyroid function.It helps with bloating because it is a mild diuretic.Nettle tea has a "green" taste. We feel it enhances herb teas, but if you want to "improve" this taste you could add herbs like: peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm and/or lemon verbenia.Nettle is an excellent ingredient for shampoos because it helps with dandruff and will bring back a natural color to the hair. Nettle is a very beneficial herb to take during pregnancy. It has a rich mineral and nutritive content, improves kidney function and helps prevent hemorrhoids. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats

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