Botanical Name - Urtica dioica Other Names - stinging nettle Origin - Albania Flavor Profile - Nettle has a fresh, pleasant taste that goes well with sweet and mild herbs, like mint and chamomile. Culinary Usages - Sprinkle into soups, casseroles, smoothies and other foods. May also be encapsulated as a dietary supplement. Equine Usages - One of nature’s richest sources of iron, which can often be a mineral lacking in an equine diet. Nettles also contain histamine, serotonin, potassium, silica, vitamins A and C, and a whole host of other minerals. Nettles support the immune, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems, and can help the body fight allergic responses. Recommended Amount: 1/2 cup. per day, based on 1000 lb. Horse. Typical Preparations - Commonly the dried leaf and/or dried root is used as a tea, tincture or powdered and encapsulated. Nettle, also called stinging nettle, is a perennial herb with a natural range that includes North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa. It has also been a food crop for centuries, and is still consumed as a steamed or puréed vegetable. Powdered dried nettle leaf adds a spinach-like flavor to foods, such as stews, soups, and egg, cheese and rice dishes. Precaution - High doses or long-term use may increase urine output and the effects of certain medications, including diuretics and blood thinners. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
