I’d like to share a remedy that truly relieved my joint pain. I came across this recipe in a magazine a few years ago when I was experiencing severe knee pain, especially during weather changes — sometimes even for no reason. I decided to give it a try.
For a month, I would gently sting my legs with fresh nettles every evening, and by the end of the month, the pain disappeared. It’s been a year and a half since, and the problem hasn’t returned.
The sting of nettles contains a powerful natural compound that works like medicine.
Nettle Leaf Decoction:
Use 20 g of dried nettle leaves or 300 g of fresh leaves and 250 ml of boiling water.
Add the nettle to the water, bring it to a gentle boil, cover with a lid, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Let it steep briefly, then strain.
To preserve the vitamins:
If using whole leaves, use 4 leaves per person, cover with 1 glass of water, bring to a boil slowly, then immediately turn off the heat.
Let it steep for 30 minutes, then drink 10–15 minutes before meals, divided into three doses.
Drink the decoction morning and evening. It’s also beneficial to eat the cooked leaves.
Nettle Seed Decoction:
Nettle seeds ripen starting in August. They’re small (about 1 mm), yellowish or grayish, and oval.
The seeds are rich in vitamin C and fatty oils, including linoleic acid.
Used for:
- Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis)
- Dysentery
- Anti-parasitic treatment
- Nettle Root and Leaf Decoction:
Nettle contains a glycoside called urticin, a natural cardiotonic. - Useful for:
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Hemoptysis
- Nosebleeds
- Heavy menstruation
- Urinary issues
- Hemorrhoids
- Rheumatism
- Skin rashes
- Diabetes
- Nervous system issues (e.g., epilepsy, hysteria)
- Chronic bronchitis and respiratory conditions
- Jaundice and liver diseases
- Itchy skin disorders
- Boosting milk production (lactation)
Nettle Leaf Tincture (with Vodka):
To make a medicinal tincture, use:
- 1 part nettle leaves
- 3 parts vodka
Steep for at least 10 days in a glass container kept in a cool, dark place (cupboard or fridge).
Once ready, strain thoroughly. Store the liquid in a clean glass bottle.
Nutritional Value of Nettle Leaves:
Nettle is like a natural multivitamin concentrate, rich in:
- Vitamin K, B2, carotene (14–30 mg/100 g)
- Vitamin C (100–200 mg/100 g)
- Pantothenic acid
- 17% protein
- 10% starch
- 1% natural sugars
- Iron and potassium salts
Nettle fruits contain up to 22% fatty oils.
Conclusion:
Nettle is one of the most effective and underrated herbal remedies for treating joint pain, inflammation, and various other health conditions. Used correctly, it offers a powerful and natural alternative to pharmaceutical treatments.
Wishing you good health!
