Nettle

Nettle aerial parts Urtica dioica Grown regeneratively, following organic standards, by one of the Meeting House Farm Collaborative Farms. Plants are dried immediately after harvest in an on-farm drying facility to maximize potency and preserve quality. We typically harvest Nettle in May/June. In the Apothecary: Preparations: Extract of fresh leaves in alcohol.  Water infusion of fresh or dried leaves. Uses: Circulatory system support.  Energetics:  Cooling & Drying Tastes: Mineral, rich, buttery, grassy Herbal Action:  Nutritive, mineral rich - especially in iron.  Diuretic; anti-inflammatory; antihistamine; supports the blood in removing toxins. From our Experience: Our favorite spring treat is nettle risotto.  Or, for a mineral rich food source to help you emerge from winter's hibernation, use nettles like you would spinach in spring recipes.