In recent years, this has become one of my favorite plants.
Growing up, I would often run through patches of Stinging Nettles while playing in the woods or fields. I can still remember the irritating burn on my legs afterwards. In those days, I had no use for this plant.
These days, however, after learning about what an incredibly healthy edible it is, my opinion of Stinging Nettle has certainly changed. In fact, Nettle Tea has even become my favorite daytime tea. Among the claimed positive effects of Stinging Nettle are helping nursing moms produce milk, stopping bleeding, stimulating various internal organs, easing rheumatism and arthritis, purifying the blood, relieving allergies, and many others.
Not only that, but you can use it to make some incredibly strong cordage as well!
It is great to see some new shoots rising from the soil, because my supply of dry Nettle leaf for tea is getting a little low, but it should still last.
Here's a few more photos.
To check out the previous posts in this series, click the links below:
American Gooseberry
Elderberry
Hops
Mint
