Botanical Library

Green · nourishing

Nettle Leaf

Urtica dioica

A deep-green wild leaf long steeped as a daily nourishing infusion across the British Isles and northern Europe, where it has been part of the hedgerow herbal tradition for centuries.

Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)

Botanical character

  • ·A rich, herbaceous, earthy flavour
  • ·A long-standing daily infusion herb
  • ·A vibrant emerald cup

The information above is drawn from published botanical and phytotherapy research on this ingredient in isolation. It does not describe the effects of any Orivaine product.

Caution: Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. May interact with blood-thinning or blood-pressure medication.

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