What Is Nettle Tea Used For?

Everyone enjoys a nice cup of hot tea after a hard day or as a pick me up in the afternoon. To make Nettle tea, pour 2/3 cup of boiling water over 3 to 4 tsp of dried leaves or dried root and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.

Diuretic

• Nettle tea helps cure diseases and inflammations of the urinary system.

Laxative

• The nettle plant has a slightly laxative effect.

Treatment of Diabetes

• Nettle tea can decrease blood sugar so is a good choice for those suffering from diabetes.

Treating Illness

• Nettle tea is thought to reduce bacterial infections and clear up virus problems.

Prostate Problems

• The tea is commonly used in Germany to slow prostate tissue growth. This is particularly helpful to men suffering enlarged prostate problems.