Nettle Leaf

Nettle Leaf is valued for its vibrant green color and mild, herbaceous flavor, this powder is versatile in culinary and herbal applications. It can be stirred into smoothies, soups, and juices, brewed as a nutritious infusion, or used as an ingredient in topical preparations when made into infusions or masks. This product is intended as a dietary ingredient or component in personal care formulations.

UPC: 084783013013.

Origin(s): Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, United States.

Latin Name(s): Urtica dioica.

Also known as: Stinging nettle, common nettle, greater nettle.

Plant Part(s) Used: Leaf.

Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics.

Appearance: Green.

Aroma: Slightly aromatic, sweet, grassy aroma.

Taste: Mildly sweet, grassy flavor.

GMO Status: Non-GMO.

Allergen: None.

Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.

Applications / Preparations: Nettle Leaf can be used in a variety of ways. Internally, it’s commonly put into capsules, teas, soups, broths, casseroles, smoothies, foods, seasoning blends, juices or infused as an herbal extract. Externally, it may be put in soaps, salves, lotions, creams, skin care preparations, hair rinses, hair tonics, bath soaks, foot soaks, poultices, shampoos & conditioners. For household can be infused as a plant fertilizer. Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods.

Internal Use: Adults may take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (approx. 1.0–1.5 g) once or twice daily (totaling roughly 1.0–3.0 g/day).

Capsules: For encapsulation, follow capsule machine manufacturer instructions; 1 teaspoon ≈ 1.5 g (adjust by herb density).

Powder in beverages/foods: Mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (approx. 1.0–1.5 g) of nettle powder into 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water, juice, or blended into a smoothie. Stir or blend thoroughly and consume immediately.

External Use: Nettle powder may be used externally (e.g., infused oils, baths, hair rinses, poultices). Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods.

Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer.

A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.

A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years, but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present. 

Warning: No known precautions. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.