Frontier Co-op
Frontier Co-op Stinging Nettle Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Organic 1 lb.
1 lb.Frontier Co-op® Bulk Organic Cut & Sifted Stinging Nettle Leaf is a high-quality organic herb with a pleasantly herbaceous taste with a slight bitterness and a faint herbaceous aroma. Stinging nettle has a variety of applications. It can make tasty and rejuvenating herbal teas, soups, smoothies, and stir-frys. It is also a typical ingredient in DIY skin care products, as well as shampoos. The fresh leaves irritate the skin, but the "stinging" constituents quickly dissipate when the herb is dried.
Stinging nettle leaves have a mildly bitter flavor. The taste is almost like spinach, with a touch of Italian parsley. Our organic stinging nettle leaves are picked right before the blossoms bloom to deliver the best leaves possible.
Directions
To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.Suggested Uses
In addition to its use as a wellness tea, nettle is popular in shampoos, hair rinses and some skin care products.Nettle & Milk Thistle Gomasio
You'll Need:
- 8 ounces toasted sesame seeds
- 2 ounces Frontier Co-op® Milk Thistle Seed, Whole
- ¼ ounce Frontier Co-op® Stinging Nettle Leaf, Cut & Sifted
- ¼ ounce Frontier Co-op® Sea Salt
To Make:
- Grind all ingredients together with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one year.
- To use, sprinkle liberally or to taste on your favorite foods.
Oatstraw, Alfalfa & Nettle Vinegar
You'll Need:
- ¼ cup Frontier Co-op® Oatstraw
- ¼ cup Frontier Co-op® Alfalfa Leaf, Cut & Sifted
- ¼ cup Frontier Co-op® Stinging Nettle Leaf
- ¼ cup Frontier Co-op® Rosehips, Cut & Sifted
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Cinnamon Chips
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar*
* We recommend using Frontier Co-op® Apple Cider Vinegar Powder. Reconstitute using 2 parts powder and 5 parts water.
To Make:
- Place herbs in a 16-ounce glass jar.
- Cover herbs with the apple cider vinegar, filling the jar to the top.
- Place a piece of parchment paper over the mouth of the jar and cover with lid.
- Let sit 7 days, shaking daily, making sure all plant material is completely covered with the vinegar after shaking.
- Strain through cheesecloth or an unbleached coffee filter and store in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one year.
To Use:
Add 1-2 tablespoons to a glass of sparkling water for a refreshing spring beverage, or even use to make a vinaigrette salad dressing!
Easy Nettle, Red Clover & Cleavers Infusion
You'll Need:
- 1 Tbsp. Frontier Co-op® Stinging Nettle Leaf, Cut & Sifted
- 1 Tbsp. Frontier Co-op® Red Clover Blossoms
- 1 Tbsp. Frontier Co-op® Cleavers Herb, Cut & Sifted
- 4 cups boiled water
To Make:
- Place all the herbs in a large glass jar or French press.
- Pour boiling water over herbs; let steep at least 15-30 minutes.
- Strain and drink throughout the day.
- Optional: sweeten with honey to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.