Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)
aerial parts | Cut & sifted
 
Energetics: Cooling, drying, fortifying
Planetary Association: Mars
Nervous System Influence: Restorative + strengthening
Affinities: Blood, adrenals, kidneys, hair, bones
 
Nettle is foundational medicine. A deeply nutritive herb traditionally used to rebuild the body after depletion, illness, stress, or postpartum recovery.
Rich in minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, and silica, nettle supports vitality at a cellular level. It strengthens without overstimulating and nourishes without forcing.
 
Ways to Work With It:
Long mineral infusions, daily tea, hair rinses, nutritive blends.
 
Cautions: Use caution in cases of severe kidney disorders unless guided by a practitioner.