Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Great Hair Tonic Neetle Leaf Tea

Stinging nettle is other kind of alternative treatment has been used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, gout, eczema and anemia for centuries. Nowadays, it is recognized as a diuretic and therefore used to treat urinary tract infections and kidney stones. The anti-inflammatory properties of the leaves have also been recognized as effective in treating pain resulting from arthritis and the symptoms of certain kinds of hay fever. The root extraction seems to be particularly effective in treating inflammation of the prostrate (prostatitis) while a condition known as benign prostrate hyperplasia is more effectively treated by the leaf extraction.

Nettle leaf tea is believed to be a great hair tonic to enhance the natural color of hair and is also recommended for those who are suffering from parting and/or abandonment, as well as those "who are often in conflict with others".

It is cautioned that nettle taken orally can cause miscarriage while creams or other applications to the skin can cause an allergic reaction. It may also cause lowered blood pressure and heart rate.


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