Nettle Root (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Nettle Root (Organic)
Urtica dioica

Format: Cut Root 
Size: 1 oz package

Also known as: Urtica dioica, Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle, Gerrais, Isirgan, Kazink, Ortiga, Grande Ortie, Ortie, Urtiga, Chichicaste, and Brennessel

Farming: Organic
Location: Bulgaria

Nettle is a common botanical, native to Africa and western Asia. It has since become naturalized across the globe and can be found wild in many parts of the world. It grows in temperate climates, preferring shady regions with moist soil.

The healing powers of nettle are well steeped in the folklore and traditions of various cultures. In one fairy tale, The Wild Swans, the heroine is tasked with weaving shirts of nettle leaves to cure her eleven brothers, who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother. People have used Nettle to produce clothing for thousands of years. According to The Book of Herbal Wisdom by Matthew Wood, archeologists in China discovered perfectly preserved nettle clothing dating back over 2,000 years. Since then, nettle fiber has been used to make rope, and was notably used by the Germans in World War 2 for the manufacture of their uniforms. Nettle greens can be steamed into a delicious leafy vegetable with a flavor often compared to spinach.

Commonly, the dried leaf and/or dried root is used as a tea, tincture, or powdered and encapsulated. A fresh plant tincture can also be made (just be careful!). Additionally, the young tender shoots of the fresh plant may be eaten or made into juice.

In magick, Nettles are often used in both protection and exorcism spells. It can be sprinkled around the property to keep evil out or remove negative influences. It can also be used in healing mixes, sachets, and incenses. Lastly, it can sometimes also be used as a lust-inducing herb. Both Mars and Fire rule Nettle - so as with all Mars herbs, remember that less is more!

For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.