10 Health Benefits of Stinging Nettle

It has diuretic, laxative, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and immunomodulatory properties. This herb is also a good source of iron, and it contains vitamin A (retinol), B vitamins, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin K. Other nutrients in it are calcium, silica, carotene, magnesium, chromium, potassium, and zinc. It is available as dried leaves, freeze-dried leaves, an extract, a root tincture, juice or tea. You can also get it in the form of an ointment or cream that can be applied to the skin. Stinging nettle supplements are available as capsules or tablets.To make stinging nettle tea:...