3 recipes from nettles to raise the level of hemoglobin in the blood

When hemoglobin levels are low (iron deficiency), a person begins to experience health problems.

Constant headaches, fatigue, problems with the menstrual cycle, with potency, appetite, pressure – not the whole list of manifestations of low hemoglobin levels. In this case, folk remedies can come to the rescue.

Nettle is famous for its medicinal properties, which are confirmed by studies .

And one of these properties is raising the level of hemoglobin in the blood. In this article, we will figure out if this is really the case, as well as how to use nettles correctly.

Effect on hemoglobin levels

Everyone knows that to increase hemoglobin in anemia or vitamin deficiency, you need to eat foods rich in iron.

But not every iron-fortified food turns out to be effective. To easily get into the bloodstream, iron must be in the product in the form of biologically active atoms.

The maximum absorption of iron is provided by the so-called geminic atoms. It is these substances that are contained in properly prepared nettle juice.

 

Benefits for other body systems

Nettle contains a lot of vitamins. This helps to ensure the normal functioning of many vital organs, including the circulatory and cardiovascular systems.

1. Circulatory system. Due to the content of vitamin K, blood clotting improves. Due to tannins, various bleeding stops. Vascular walls are strengthened . The blood sugar level decreases. The blood is being cleaned, which is especially important after winter.
2. Cardiovascular system . Both the plant itself and its roots stimulate a decrease in pressure. However, it is dangerous to take nettle juices, decoctions, infusions or teas without consulting a specialist.

Reception methods

So that there is no doubt whether the nettle is properly cooked, it is recommended to collect it yourself. Medicinal infusions and decoctions are prepared only from young grass, which is maximally saturated with useful trace elements. They are harvested from May to July (August).

1. Nettle juice. It has the maximum effect in stabilizing hemoglobin, as well as cleans the vessels . You can get it using a meat grinder, juicer or blender. Shelf life – up to 3 days When rubbed with hands through gauze with a preliminary 10-minute heating – up to 72 hours. However, it can be harvested for the future – for this, the nettle juice needs to be frozen. To prepare the juice, the plant is harvested before flowering. Only good leaves are left – twisted, with insects removed. The remaining leaves must be thoroughly rinsed or kept in water for at least 5 minutes.
2. Infusions and decoctions. Are prepared from dried stems and leaves of the plant. Before drying, they must be thoroughly rinsed with running water and dried in the shade. They are stored in a dark place in tightly closed glassware, paper or cloth bags for up to 2 years. Constant shifting speeds up the drying process of nettles.

3 therapeutic recipes

Traditional medicine has accumulated a wide variety of recipes based on nettle. When choosing the optimal one, it is worth considering the individual intolerance of the ingredients.

1. Nettle juice

Nettle juice is an excellent remedy for vitamin deficiency. You can cook it in different ways.

1. Grind the crushed leaves of young grass. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Squeeze through cheesecloth. The resulting juice should be consumed 1 tsp. 3 times a day half an hour before meals. Wash it down with water. It is stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
2. Put the young leaves through a meat grinder or blender, squeeze through cheesecloth. Do not heat it up. The shelf life of such juice does not exceed 3 days.

2. Decoctions and infusions

Infusions are usually made with water or alcohol. Decoctions are often used for diseases of the cardiovascular system.

1. Nettle infusion. Mix fresh nettle leaves (280 g), 1 kg of sugar and 2.5 liters of water and leave for 2 days. Mix again and take 3 tablespoons daily for a month.
2. Infusion with rosehip. Pour dried rosehip and nettle (50 g each) with 2 liters of boiling water. Insist under a tight lid for 8 hours. Consume 150 g daily before breakfast. Application for a month provides a long-lasting effect. A diuretic. It can be used to normalize hemoglobin levels in children.
3. On the water. 2 tablespoons of dried leaves need 200 g of hot water. It is infused for about half an hour. Drink a quarter of a glass 4 times a day.
4. On alcohol. Has a longer cooking time. 200 g of dried leaves are poured with a bottle of vodka and stored in a dark place for 14 days (keep the ready infusion in the refrigerator). They are filtered. They consume 1 tsp per day.

3. Tea

It is recommended to clean the blood with nettle tea in the spring, since a lot of harmful substances accumulate in it over the winter.

A fragrant, delicious and healthy drink is made from crushed nettle leaves. Two teaspoons are enough for a glass of boiling water. The tea is ready in 10 minutes. You shouldn't drink it all at once. It should be divided into small portions and taken throughout the day. The duration of treatment is one week.

Features of use during pregnancy

Nettle is very useful for the female body, including during pregnancy. It is at this time that iron deficiency is acutely felt, and accordingly, low hemoglobin levels are observed. Infusions and teas based on the plant are useful during pregnancy for:

1. Toning of the cardiovascular system.
2. Improving the functioning of the urinary organs.
3. Preventing anemia.
4. Prevention of varicose veins, infectious diseases of the kidneys and bladder.

Taking nettle juice helps to eliminate toxins, improves hemoglobin and platelet counts, and accelerates metabolism.

 

Is it possible for children?

Nettle is one of those drugs that can increase hemoglobin not only in pregnant women, but also in children. The exception is children under 6 months old. Up to the age of one and a half, nettle treatment it is necessary to coordinate with the pediatrician . And from the age of 1.5, you can use the plant in the following form:

1. Infusion. Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves with warm water (1 liter). Insist for 14 hours. Drink for 3 weeks 2 times a day for 100 g.
2. Bathing or shampooing. Take 150 g of dried leaves for 3 liters of warm water. The tightly closed infusion will be ready in 6 hours. It is used 2-3 times a week.

Conclusion

Nettle is used for cooking various dishes and in cosmetology, as a therapeutic and tonic. It also effectively increases hemoglobin, which is especially important in childhood and the elderly, in healthy and late pregnancy, during periods of vitamin and trace element deficiency.

Our ancestors believed in the magical properties of nettles. But scientists have also proven the benefits of this plant. Do not give up the folk wisdom, which is also scientifically confirmed. Use nettles and live happily ever after!