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The reason why we should include nettle in our diet
2025-03-17 08:59:30 / JETË
In ancient times, nettle was highly valued by the physicians of the time. Dioscorides and Hippocrates, who discovered it, used it to treat and alleviate many symptoms and diseases.
What are the therapeutic substances of nettle?
It is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid.
It is also rich in good fatty acids.
It supplies the body with calcium.
It contains a group of powerful antioxidant substances called flavonoids.
It contains many trace elements such as potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, in quite high concentrations.
It also contains many phytochemicals such as lycopene, beta-carotene, caffeic acid and betaine, substances with strong antioxidant activity against the creation of free radicals.
The lack of oxalic acid and oxalates in this plant helps the body absorb even more iron, which does not happen with all vegetables that contain plant iron, resulting in us eating them but not absorbing their iron.
In addition, it has a high content of vitamin C, which further helps in the overall absorption of iron by the body.
Its secretin content stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin, helping to maintain euglycemia in diabetics.
The histamine it contains provides a strong anti-inflammatory effect in preparations and poultices of this plant, capable of relieving symptoms of inflammation.
What are the healing properties of nettle?
Nettle is an herb with astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hemostatic, antidiabetic, and diuretic properties.
We can use all parts of the plant for various uses. Its leaves, stem and root can be used as infusions, to make tea, tincture or poultice. However, it can also be consumed as a vegetable in many recipes and preparations in our kitchen.
However, the use of nettle may not be ideal for various diseases or conditions, and therefore it is advisable to consult your doctor first, especially if you are taking any type of medication.
Like all therapeutic herbs that we can use to help our health, we must be careful with nettle, not to overuse it, and not to consider any herb or plant as a cure for all the problems that concern our health.
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