Compound:

The huge number of properties of nettle cannot but arouse interest: what is nettle useful for ? As in most cases, the reason for the medicinal benefits of nettle are the substances included in its composition.

Composition of nettle (per 100 g)

• Proteins – 3.7 g
• Carbohydrates – 5.4 g
• Fats – 0.5 g
• Water – 85 g
• Fiber – 3.1 g
• Ash – 2 g

Vitamins:

• Vitamin A – 1.15 mg
• Vitamin B1 – 0.2 mg
• Vitamin B2 – 0.16 mg
• Vitamin B4 – 17.4 mg
• Vitamin B5 – 0.3 mg
• Vitamin B 6 – 0.1 mg
• Vitamin B 9 – 30 mcg
• Vitamin C – 333 mg
• Vitamin K – 498.6 mcg
• Vitamin E – 0.8 mg
• Vitamin H – 0.5 mcg
• Niacin – 0.39 mg

 Macronutrients :

• Calcium – 481 mg
• Potassium – 334 mg
• Magnesium – 57 mg
• Sodium – 80 mg
• Phosphorus – 71 mg
• Chlorine – 150 mg

Microelements:

• Iron – 1.64 mg
• Copper – 76 mcg
• Manganese – 779 mcg
• Selenium – 0.3 mcg
• Zinc – 0.34 mg

Caloric content – about 42 kcal.

Such a large number of vitamins and minerals contained in nettle makes it one of the most useful medicinal herbs. In addition to the fact that nettle contains a very wide variety of vitamins, which is rare to find even in the most useful vegetables and herbs, the concentration of these vitamins is also very high! For example, nettle contains much more ascorbic acid (vitamin C) than lemon , and more vitamin A than carrots and spinach. In addition to the main group of vitamins, nettle contains vitamin E , which is necessary for people suffering from arthritis. It will improve the condition of the body and significantly relieve pain. Vitamin H is involved in the functioning of the liver and nervous system, and vitamin K ensures blood clotting, can prevent osteoporosis and protects the heart.

In addition to vitamins, the beneficial properties of nettle are due to its high content of calcium, magnesium and other elements necessary for the body. Among other things, nettle contains organic acids and silicon, which makes nettle an excellent tonic. Regular intake of nettle will help you strengthen your bones, increase the body’s resistance to viruses and diseases and help the body get rid of the lack of oxygen in the blood.

Like all green plants, nettle contains chlorophyll , however, unlike other plants, nettle has chlorophyll without any other pigments. Combined with a special substance, secretin , nettle becomes an excellent medicine for any intestinal and digestive system disorders. Nettle strengthens the intestines, increases its tone, accelerates metabolism and even helps with diabetes.

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It is the vitamins and minerals contained in nettle that determine its beneficial effects on the human body. Thus, the beneficial properties of the plant are:

• reduction of muscle and joint pain;
• reducing the risk of developing gout;
• reduction of symptoms of tendonitis , immobile joints;
• reducing swelling in the area of inflamed tendon and joint connections;
• providing a mild diuretic effect;
• reducing the risk of developing anemia;
• replenishment of the body’s energy reserves , relief of fatigue;
• increasing the amount of milk produced during the lactation period;
• improving the hormonal background of female representatives;
• improvement of the condition in the presence of uterine fibroids;
• reduction in the number of acne rashes on the skin of the face;
• acceleration of hair growth, restoration of its structure, reduction of the risk of developing seborrhea.

In addition to the above-mentioned beneficial properties, the plant has a beneficial effect on the digestive organs. It allows you to get rid of nausea in a timely manner and prevent it from turning into vomiting. It can be used as a hemostatic agent for nosebleeds, and as an anti-inflammatory agent for tonsillitis and infectious diseases. Western scientists have found, for example, that such a variety of nettle as stinging nettle is useful for benign prostatic hyperplasia, since its composition is similar to the chemical drug used to treat the disease.

With the use of a wild plant, arthritic pains go away, the body’s defenses increase, especially during periods of infectious diseases, the risk of getting allergic rhinitis goes away, intestinal peristalsis improves. It also takes care of removing excess uric acid from the body, strengthening the nail plate and hair. It is used as a means of stopping the development of fungal diseases, as a pain reliever, eliminating the effects of bronchitis, tuberculosis. What can we say about increasing the level of the hormone testosterone in the male body, as well as improving the condition of teeth and gums.

Contraindications and harm to the body

Regardless of the vitamins and minerals nettle contains, there are certain groups of people who should refrain from using it as a treatment or preventative in certain situations. These include people suffering from:

• uterine bleeding;
• hypertension;
• atherosclerotic and pathological conditions;
• the occurrence of neoplasms such as cysts and tumors;
• thrombosis and thrombophlebitis;
• allergic reactions.

It is extremely important to use the plant and its extracts with caution in children under three years of age, since the reaction of the little person’s body to the use is unknown. It is strictly forbidden to use any derivative substances during lactation and pregnancy. In the first case, again, we are talking about their effect on the child, in the second, premature birth can be provoked, which will negatively affect the child’s condition.

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