

This is mentioned in a report by the European Medicines Agency, a union that evaluates all European medicinal products.

Stinging nettle is used in homeopathy in Germany to reduce allergies such as hives (urticaria), a common skin rash triggered by a reaction to a medicine, food, stress, or other irritants. Piping hot nettle tea Photo Credit: Shutterstock Hives A study published in The Scientific World Journal shows that regular consumption of fresh nettle tea can help to treat hypertension. Nettle tea contains phenolic compounds with diuretic properties, which aid in reducing systolic blood pressure. Therefore, drinking nettle tea aids in the removal of toxins and makes an excellent remedy for bladder infections, urinary tract infection (UTI), and edema (water retention). Relieves Urinary Tract InfectionsĪ 2016 study titled “Novel Strategies in the Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections“, suggests that nettle has diuretic and antibacterial properties. Whether using this tea to soothe the pain of a pulled muscle, a sore back, a headache, or any bump or bruise, you can often find relief before you finish your cup. The powerful health benefits of nettle tea include the following: Reduces Pain & InflammationĪ study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology confirmed that there are natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds in nettles.
