Ahhhh, nettles. Urtica dioica. Stinging nettles. Very possibly one of the most beloved medicinal plants in western herbalism. And for good reason.
As one of the most mineral and nutrient-rich plants in the western herbal materia medica, nettles bring deep nutrition and restoration to the whole body, and have a lovely affinity for the wombspace, too.
Listen to this episode to learn:
- why nettles is an indispensible herb for your apothecary (and diet)
- the energetics and overall character of nettles
- what I mean when I say nettles is a "gateway plant"
- ways to start working with nettles in your own body or clinically
- traditional actions and uses of nettles throughout history
- explorations into current scientific research on nettle leaf, root, and seed
- specific reasons to incorporate nettles into pregnancy, postpartum, endometriosis, PCOS and overall support during menopause
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Current episode: Shownotes + Nerdy References
- Free guide: Gardening for Your Menstrual Health
- Episode 2: What is Herbal Medicine?
- Episode 4: Herbal Spotlight - Tulsi/Holy Basil
- Episode 12: The Simple + Sacred Practice of Making Medicinal Teas
- Episode 15: What's a Plant Ally (and how to find yours)
- Buy bulk organic herbs: Mountain Rose Herbs
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.
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