Common uses as tea

• Strengthens and supports the whole body
• Improves resistance to pollens, molds, and environmental pollutants
• Stabilizes mast cell walls, stopping the cycle of mucous membrane hyperactivity
• Nourishes and tones the veins, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent blood clots
  Cleanses toxins from the body
• Helps curb appetite, and boosts energy
• Builds blood, promotes healthy blood clotting
• Relieves symptoms of hemorrhage
• Can help lower blood sugar
• Incredibly nutrient dense
• Help with hormone imbalance.

Topical applications

• Use as a hair rinse to treat dandruff, and hair loss
• Cleanser for oily skin
• Wash for sunburn
• Sitz bath for hemorrhoids
• Compresses for mastitis, insect bites, heat rash, gout, burns, chilblains, arthritic joints, tendonitis, sciatica, varicose veins, and wounds

Contraindications

• Nettles are considered generally safe, though use caution when harvesting!
• Also, use caution when treating elderly people who may be incredibly dry, or cold, yin deficient people