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Stinging Nettle Tea
A diuretic tea traditionally used to support healthy urine flow and ease fluid retention.
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🌱 What it is
A tea brewed from dried stinging nettle leaf, valued for its mineral content and mild diuretic effect.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Mild, gentle diuretic effect
- Nutrient-rich, mineral-dense tea
- Simple to prepare
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1-2 teaspoons dried nettle leaf in hot water for 10 minutes and drink several cups daily.
How much: 1-2 teaspoons dried leaf per cup, several cups daily.
Why it works: Increases urine flow, which may help flush the urinary tract and ease fluid retention; this diuretic action is why it's traditionally used around kidney stones and edema, though it does not dissolve existing stones, and new or unexplained swelling should be checked by a doctor since it can signal heart, kidney, or liver disease.
⚠️ Cautions
- Increased urination can affect medication timing — space from prescription diuretics or discuss with your doctor.
- Does not dissolve existing kidney stones — see a doctor for stones causing severe pain, fever, or blood in urine.
- Wear gloves when gathering fresh nettle.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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