Our circulation, our breathing, all depend upon proper amounts of iron within our red blood cells, the hemoglobin. Nettles deal very effectively with iron by stimulating its natural assimilation in people whose illness robs them of the capacity to assimilate iron on their own. Which is cold and hard, relates to our cold, hard Sense-Nervous system which is centered in the head. Rhythmic System which breathes for us as the plant breathes through its leaves, absorbs gasses and captures energy from the sun in chlorophyll. Parts Used Leaves, flowers, and roots are best collected in May and June just before flowering.
Simple diuretics remove metabolic waste products in urine.
Depurants can also remove solid waste from the body as well. For this reason it also may assist in the removal of crystals, uric acid, and waste build-up. In old herbals it was written that taking the seeds helps cure venemous bites and antidotes poisoning from Deadly Nightshade, Hemlock, and Henbane. As a scalp tonic it encourages growth of new hair and strengthens hair while assisting dandruff conditions. Nettle is valuable as a garden companion also.