wild nettle tea for hay fever
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Wild nettle is often unwelcome when found in our gardens and on countryside walks. Despite its sting, nettle has a long history as a valuable herbal remedy, with numerous beneficial properties and uses. A nettle tea can be helpful in soothing hay fever and other allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. Nettle tea bags can be bought easily in most health stores and supermarkets, but a simple tea can be made easily at home using freshly picked or dried leaves.
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ingredients and method:
250 ml (1 cup) of water (just boiled)
2 tsp fresh nettle leaves/tops or 1 tsp dried nettle
Place nettle leaves in a tea pot, or stainless steel saucepan and pour the water over the herbs to steep. If being used medicinally (i.e. for hay fever) it's best to leave blends to steep for 10-20 minutes, to drink 1-3 times daily. For a double strength blend to be used for a throat gargle, use 4 tsp fresh or 2 tsp dried herb, and leave the infused herb mixture to cool before use.
2 tsp fresh nettle leaves/tops or 1 tsp dried nettle
Place nettle leaves in a tea pot, or stainless steel saucepan and pour the water over the herbs to steep. If being used medicinally (i.e. for hay fever) it's best to leave blends to steep for 10-20 minutes, to drink 1-3 times daily. For a double strength blend to be used for a throat gargle, use 4 tsp fresh or 2 tsp dried herb, and leave the infused herb mixture to cool before use.
Important consideration & cautions:
Although botanicals (herbs, spices, plants) are considered safe for most people when used in cooking or in small amounts, inappropriate use of some of these botanicals could be dangerous. The content on this site shares our own personal use of botanical ingredients, is for information only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Prior to using any botanicals in recipes or remedies, you should always do your own research, and consult with a medical professional, your GP, or a qualified herbalist.
Although botanicals (herbs, spices, plants) are considered safe for most people when used in cooking or in small amounts, inappropriate use of some of these botanicals could be dangerous. The content on this site shares our own personal use of botanical ingredients, is for information only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Prior to using any botanicals in recipes or remedies, you should always do your own research, and consult with a medical professional, your GP, or a qualified herbalist.