Those prickly stinging leaves may appear dangerous, but actually Nettle tea is known to be one of the most beneficial spring time remedies for seasonal allergies. Nettles have been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Today it can be used to treat urinary problems, hay fever, or in compresses or creams to treat joint pain, sprains and strains, tendinitis and insect bites. Nettles are chock full of nutrients, including iron, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin K. It’s really a remarkable plant!
If you are stung by the nettle leaf, the best remedy is to rub nettle balm on it. Poof, stinging is gone!