The efficacy and function of nettle leaf

Nettles have been used medicinally since the Roman Empire. In Europe, nettle is used as a popular medicine as a diuretic, astringent, hemostatic, expectorant and galactagogue, and is used to treat arthritis, chronic skin diseases, etc. External application of Chinese herbal preparations of nettle can treat seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff and prevent hair loss.

Taking

Nettles are also edible. The leaves and stems of nettles are used to cook a variety of dishes: mixed salads, soups, grilled dishes, nettle juice, drinks and condiments, etc. European nettle (stem and leaves) is included as a natural source of seasoning and can be used to make soups and herbal teas. The protein and fat content of nettle seeds are close to those of poppy, sunflower, linen and other crops; the oil extracted from nettle seeds has a unique taste and has the effect of strengthening the body; nettle leaves are rich in protein and a variety of nutrients. People pick their young branches as vegetables or make stuffed cakes for consumption, which have an elegant, delicious and refreshing taste.

Nettle has strong adaptability and vigorous growth. It basically does not require much management and is rarely affected by diseases and does not require fertilizer. Its product is a qualified green food, and the nettle plant can be developed as a natural fruit and vegetable. Mongolian folk customs in Inner Mongolia, China, take nettles as a vegetable and fruit in spring.

Feed

The main stem of nettle is tall and majestic, the leaf stems are luxuriant, it grows quickly, has many seeds and is relatively resistant to low temperatures. It also has the effects of dispelling wind, removing dampness, relieving spasms and clearing blood. The stems and leaves of nettle are rich in protein, various nutrients, carotene and various small amounts of phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, silicon, sulfur, calcium, sodium, diamond, copper and titanium. Its nutritional value is not inferior to that of forage crops such as alfalfa, clover and legumes. It plays an important role in the growth of livestock. If it is fed properly, it is a high-quality concentrated feed for livestock.