NETTLES

Urtica dioica

  • COMMON NAMES

    Common Nettle, Stinging Nettle

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Urticaceae

    The Nettle Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native nettle varieties are found across the globe.

  • HABITAT

    Thrives in grows on deep, rich, moist soil.

  • CULTIVATION

    Perennial

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Flavonoids & Polysaccharides

FLAVOR PROFILE: Pungent, zingy, earthy.

PAIRING: Mint, lemon balm, use as a replacement for other leafy herbs, like basil, in recipes.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.