Nettle Herb, from

Nettle Herb (leaf and stems)

Latin Name: Urtica dioica
Plant Family: Urticaceae

Other Names: Common Nettle, Stinging Nettle, European Stinging Nettle, Ortiga Ancha, Gerrais, Isirgan, Kazink, Grande Ortie, Ortie, Urtiga, Chichicaste, Wergulu and Brennessel.

A nutritious, herbaceous perennial that has long been used by herbalists in dried or tea form and as a general tonic. Can be used to make herbal tea, beer, wine, soup - or use to obtain a natural green dye. Can be added to salad dressings and condiments, or sprinkled over food.

For tea: Infuse 1 teaspoon per cup of hot water and steep for 5 minutes