A sting in the tale…
It’s Be Nice to Nettles Week and we bet you didn’t know that …..
Nettles are the highest plant source of iron.
Nettle tea is recommended during pregnancy due to its high Vitamin K content.
Nettles are used to increase fertility in men and women.
Nettles have been known to successfully treat bladder and kidney stones.
Nettles are used as a detoxification aid.
You can make nettle pesto and use it on pizza or pasta.
Nettle wine is easy to make and delicious.
Cloth made from nettle fibres was used as a substitute for cotton to produce German Army uniforms during the First World War.
Horse breeders have often added nettle seeds to horse feeds to give the animals a sleek coat.
Native American braves would flog themselves with nettles to keep themselves awake while on watch.
Pop over to http://www.nettles.org.uk/nettles/activities.asp and see what you can do to get more from your nettles.
