Are You Loving Infusions…
Hopefully this week you had a chance to make an Infusion and experience for yourself the nourishing and healing force that each cup is infused with.
This week I wanted to talk about one of the most healing of all plants especially as an infusion.
Nettles, also called Stinging Nettles!
Anyone who has touched the live plant knows how it got its name.
Nettles is one of those plants that is so rich in nutrients, we could actually live off this plant all by itself.
The benefits of Nettles are due to the plants very high levels of minerals, especially calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, silica, iodine, silicon, sodium, and sulfur. It is also provides chorophyll and tannin, as well as being a good source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and the B vitamins.
Nettles also has very high levels of easily absorbable amino acids providing 10% more protein than any other vegetable.
Nettles is recommended when ever the constitution is so low that very powerful help is needed in the healing process.
Through out history Nettles has healed many people whom otherwise may not have recovered.
We have recorded use of Nettles as far back as the Bronze Age.
Nettles helps build energy and stamina as well as relieves anxiety and nourishes the kidneys, liver, colon, and adrenal glands*.
It also supports and improves the immune system.
In fact, one of the most famous
Tibetan Yogi’s and Poets, Milarepa survived for years only eating Nettles during his long retreat
in his cave.
He is actually depicted as being green in many paintings having eaten so much Nettles.
Nettles can be strong tasting by itself so many times it is best to combine it with other more pleasant tasting herbs like Oatstraw and Red Clover.
Another possible infusion combination is Nettles, Red Raspberry, and Lemon Balm.
It does take some time to sense the right proportions for your personal taste. In the above recipe you might begin with 2 parts Nettles, 1 part Red Raspberry, and 1/2 part Lemon Balm.
Red Raspberry is wonderful for both female and male reproductive organs. It is rich in vitamins and minerals especially C, E, and a highly absorbable form of calcium and iron.
Lemon Balm, also known as Mellissa is a wonderfully supportive herb. It helps heal pains of the Heart. It helps to heal grief, heartache, nervous tension, and anxiety. It also helps to reduce body aches.
Lemon Balm has been shown to help heal herpes when used internally as an infusion and externally on the wounds themselves.
Today my own infusion is 2 parts Oatstraw, 1 part Nettles, and 1 part Red Clover. I like to add a little Lemon Balm just because my heart can always use a hug.
For anyone needing acute healing support, Nettles is one herb to have on the top of your list.
You can also use Nettles in tea form and it will still be very beneficial.
But for the deepest healing:
Infuse…Infuse…Infuse!
Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…
Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy@gmail.com
*Nettles is also used for asthma, mucous conditions of the lungs, coughs, colds, and flus as well as for poor circulation. It has been shown to help balance glandular functions.
Drinking Nettles Infusion is also wonderful for the hair and skin.
Externally the infusion can be applied to wounds, cuts, and burns for its cleansing and antiseptic properties.
Freeze dried Nettles is being used for hayfever and a root extract is being used for prostate cancer.
The list of how Nettles is being used medicinally is much longer than I can possibly address here.
Is there anything Nettles is not good for?
Milarepa would probably smile and just glow green!
