Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)

For when your body feels depleted, run down, or like it’s surviving entirely on caffeine and stubbornness.

Nettles are one of the most widely respected herbs in traditional herbal practices, long associated with nourishment, vitality, and deeply supportive daily herbal routines. Rich, earthy, and incredibly versatile, nettles have been worked with for generations as a foundational herb for people looking to reconnect with slower, steadier forms of care.

Despite their sting in the wild, dried nettles become gentle and approachable once prepared — making them a staple in teas, infusions, and everyday herbal blends.

What it’s traditionally associated with

• Nourishing herbal routines
• Seasonal transitions and overall wellness
• Daily herbal support practices
• Grounding, steady plant-based nourishment

How people commonly work with nettles

Nettles are most often prepared as a tea or long infusion.

Tea preparation:

• Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried nettles to hot water
• Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes

For a stronger infusion:

• Steep for several hours or overnight before straining

Nettles have a rich, green flavor that blends well with citrus, mint, and warming herbs.

Other ways to work with it:

• Add to nourishing tea blends
• Incorporate into bath or hair rinses
• Blend with milder herbs for everyday herbal support

Energetics + traditional perspective

• Cooling
• Drying
• Deeply grounding and nourishing

In traditional herbal practices, nettles are often viewed as a steady, strengthening herb that supports long-term balance rather than quick fixes.

Pairs well with

• Calendula – for gentle, supportive herbal blends
• Peppermint – to brighten flavor and aroma
• Orange peel – for a lighter, more balanced tea blend

Use + Safety

• Commonly prepared as a tea or infusion for internal use\
• Can also be added to soups and stews for addition mineral content
• May also be used externally in rinses or infused preparations
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight
• If pregnant, nursing, or working with a medical condition, consult a qualified professional before use

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
• Common Name: Nettles, Nettle Leaf
• Form: Dried leaf
• Size: 1oz
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

🌿 A quick note

Nettles aren’t flashy.
They’re the herbal equivalent of someone quietly showing up for you over and over again.