This invasive plant was already known to ancient cuisine, and in Czech cuisine, it has been used for centuries as one of the first green spring plants after a long winter, either as a salad or cooked into soup, spinach, or a decoction.

You can never go wrong with nettle. It purifies the blood, is excellent for all types of eczema and acne, supports the production of red blood cells, improves blood circulation, and thins the blood. Nettle tea softens stools, promotes intestinal peristalsis, supports breast milk production, and improves its quality. Nettle is a diuretic and should be the primary herb for all rheumatism sufferers. As a decoction, it promotes hair growth and quality.

It contains vitamins C, K, and B2, carotene, pantothenic acid, and, among minerals, a high amount of potassium, iron, and silicon dioxide.

It has a neutral nature, a bitter taste, and influences the heart, liver, and small intestine meridians.