Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Oct 28, 2023

7 Amazing Benefits Of Drinking Nettle Tea

Nettle tea comes from a shrub called nettle or stinging nettle. It contains medicinal properties and offers several benefits. Here are 7 benefits of drinking nettle tea for health.

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Do you often suffer from muscle pain, joint pain and headache? Well, several studies have found that drinking nettle tea helps relieve joint pain.

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Reduces Pain

Enriched with amino acids, flavonoids, iron, calcium, silicon, potassium, and zinc, nettle tea has been proven to strengthen the bones.

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Promotes Bone Health

Studies have shown that nettle tea extracts can help lower your blood sugar levels and are good for people with type 2 diabetes.

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Manages Blood Sugar Levels

Drinking nettle tea stimulates the production of nitric oxide, which helps blood to flow more easily through blood vessels, reducing your blood pressure and promoting heart health.

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Lowers Blood Pressure

If you want to flush out the harmful bacteria from the urinary tract, you can include nettle tea in your diet. It has been shown to promote urinary tract health.

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Good For Urinary Tract Health

Nettle tea is infused with antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which help strengthen your immune system and fight against infections.

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Boosts Immunity

Nettle tea contains anti-inflammatory, antihistamines and antimicrobial properties that help alleviate the risk of skin problems like eczema and acne.

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Treats Skin Problems

How To Make Nettle Tea?

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Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan and add nettle leaves to it. Let it cook for about 5-10 minutes. Strain the tea and add a bit of honey to sweeten it up. It's ready to drink! 

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