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 (Urtica dioica) 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.
Refreshing Spring Tonic
You'll Need:
- 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar*
- 1/2 cup Frontier Co-op® Stinging Nettle Leaft, Cut & Sifted
- 1/2 cup Frontier Co-op® Organic Dandelion Leaf Flakes
- Optional: 1/2 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root sliced, 1/4 cup raw honey
*We recommend using Frontier Co-op® Apple Cider vinegar Powder. Reconstitute using 2 parts powder and 5 parts water.
To Make:
- Place nettles, dandelion leaf and optional fresh ginger root into a 16-ounce jar.
- Cover herbs with the apple cider vinegar, filling the jar to the top. Stir mixture to make sure herbs are fully immersed.
- Place a piece of parchment paper over the mouth of the jar and cover with lid.
- Let sit for 7 days, shaking daily.
- Strain through cheesecloth or an unbleached coffee filter into a clean glass jar. Stire in optional honey.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one year.
How 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!
Sun Infusion Sun Tea
You'll Need:
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Stinging Nettle Leaf, Cut & Sifted
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Oatstraw Green Tops
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Rosehips, Cut & Sifted
- 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Ginger Root, Cut & Sifted
- 4 cups water
- Optional: honey to taste
To Make:
- In a large glass jar, combine all herbs and water.
- Seal the jar and place in a sunny location.
- Allow to steep 3-4 hours in full sun.
- Strain and enjoy!