Nettle

In a time when so many of us are overworked, undernourished, stressed, + depleted, Nettle comes to the rescue in all of its bright green glory. I love to offer new mamas a batch of my recovery tea after giving birth + Nettle is one of the key ingredients (among Red Raspberry + Lady’s Mantle). Nettle is incredibly nutritious + tasty + offers your body a way of recovering postpartum.

Nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat pain in muscles, joints, skin issues, + anemia. Today, most people use it to aid urinary issues, sprains, strains, insect bites, + even hay fever. It’s one of those magical herbs that can bring healing in a lot of different ways.

Postpartum, it is very powerful because it has been known to help people add in much-needed iron as well as to fortify + increase breastmilk production. Nettle has more chlorophyll than any other herb along with vitamin A, C, D, + K; calcium; potassium; phosphorus; + iron. Nettle is particularly beneficial for leg cramps + other muscle spasms because of the high calcium content. The vitamins in nettle increase the iron in the blood + reduce the risk of hemorrhage. It also strengthens the blood vessels, which reduces the risk of hemorrhoids. And, maybe most happily, it builds energy without caffeine, which is a game changer for most postpartum people.

Nettle helps us feel stable + nourished in times of stress, overwork, + depletion. As the late herbalist Michael Moore said, “Nettle is green food your body recognizes + can help build blood, tissue, + self-empowerment.”

Want to try Nettle in your postpartum recovery? I would love to offer you a sample of my recovery tea— just message me through this website or IG, comment below.

Don’t worry— this is my personal stash of Nettles. No sticky toddler hands are anywhere near your recovery tea!