Nettle Leaf Tea vitamins and Herbs.

Nettle Leaf Tea

A perennial with separate male and female plants. Nettle (Urtica 
dioica) grows up to 4 feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves 
that sting when touched. The sting causes a burning sensation. 
This is because each hair consists of a sharp, hollow spine that 
breaks off easily, allowing liquid inside, formic acid, to be 
released into the object causing the injury. 

In spite of its 
stinging, Nettles are of considerable usein many ways including 
culinary; they contain vitamins A and C, iron and a variety of 
other minerals. The young shoots can also be boiled as a 
vegetable. Nettle fibers can be spun into rope and made into 
cloth. Cosmetically, Nettle is a good cleanser, especially for 
oily skin.

As a tea, Nettle may be taken hot or cold and many 
prefer it sweetened and flavored with lemon.