Nettle, a deeply nourishing, green food can be part of our daily routine in the form of infusion (tea), Nettle Salt (see post in Kitchen medicine) or as an addition of Spring tonic soups.
A lot of people think of Nettle as a great ally in heading off uncomfortable symptoms of seasonal allergies. The most potent form of Nettle for this purpose is its fresh form, or freeze dried form. However, to be successful in this quest, we need to start the protocol late winter when fresh Nettle isn't available around these parts. This is where tinctures come into play. Making tinctures can be as simple or scientific as we want it to be. Folk medicine suggests simply filling a glass jar with fresh, clean plant material and cover it with a solvent, most often alcohol. If you like to follow a recipe or keep a better track of what works, here's a suggestion: 1 part Fresh leaves 2 parts Alcohol (95%) Let it sit in a glass jar for 4-6 weeks, shaking it daily for the first few days. Strain and squeeze out plant material and bottle your tincture. Take 1-3ml three times daily for allergies.
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