{"product_id":"herbs-nettle-leaf-organic","title":"Herbs - Nettle Leaf | Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eNettle Leaf, also known as stinging nettle, is a perennial herb native to Europe, Africa, and North America. As the common name implies, the plant is armed with hair-like stingers that sting when brushed against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNettle leaf has a long history of use as a food crop (the stingers fall off in hot water), and today we know that the herb is highly nutritious. Dried nettle herb is commonly used in herbal tea blends, although it is also frequently encapsulated or tinctured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Look — Information at a Glance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eApproximate Cups per Pound: 21\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Albania, Bulgaria\u003cbr\u003ePlant Part Used: Aerial parts\u003cbr\u003eProcessing: Cut \u0026amp; sifted\u003cbr\u003eAgriculture: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring — General Guidelines and Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore our organic nettle leaf tea in an airtight container in a cool, dark cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Aroma\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerdant green leaf pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse in skin care preparations and in hair tonics, shampoos, and conditioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse in tea blends and add to cooked foods. Nettle leaf may also be tinctured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh doses or long-term use may increase urine output and the effects of certain medications, including diuretics and blood thinners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNettle has a flavor that is similar to spinach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rise Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53635642163572,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4941\/0164\/files\/herbs_nettle_leaf.jpg?v=1779220459","url":"https:\/\/riseapothecary.com\/products\/herbs-nettle-leaf-organic","provider":"Rise Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}