Nettle takes an honorable place in folk medicine. It is known for its useful properties. Very recommended nettle during pregnancy. But in this case there are many exceptions. This is what will be discussed.
Useful properties of nettle
Nettle is a common and known weed from childhood, which has a long rhizome and reaches a height of about two meters. It grows mainly in weedy places, near fences, dwellings, roads, deforestation, often forming thickets( wren).Despite the fact that it is mostly struggling with it, it is a very useful medicinal plant. In folk medicine, the nettle is used and stinging. These species have useful properties, especially their tonic ability, it also affects the blood formation and wound healing, on all human organs as a whole.
In addition, nettle has a very specific vitamin composition, which can serve as an indispensable builder of immunity. Also rich in macro- and microelements, among them a high content of formic acid, beta-carotene, phosphorus, zinc, copper and iron.
Nettle during pregnancy
It is very useful for mothers to drink herbal teas and infusions because they can influence not only the woman, but also her child. In addition to the healing properties, they have in their composition a number of necessary nutrients that contribute to the health of the fetus.
Undoubtedly, nettles during pregnancy can perform the function of strengthening the immunity of a future mother and her baby. It improves appetite, which is very useful, since in the position you need to eat for two. Iron, contained in the nettle, affects the pancreas, regulates the sugar content in the blood, and also prevents anemia. He treats blood vessels, stimulates blood flow and struggles with varicose veins. Nettle during pregnancy will help to rid your body of toxins, stimulate the work of the kidneys, liver and intestines. Also, it improves the arrival of milk in nursing mothers. Medicinal oils obtained from nettle dioecious are used for the treatment of neurological diseases. Can Nettles be Pregnant?
Nettle is a very valuable medicinal plant for expectant mothers, but do not forget that you can apply it only after the first trimester. The fact is that the blood-forming property of this plant is harmful for pregnant women. Therefore, one should not use it in the early stages, as this can stimulate the muscles of the uterus, which leads either to bleeding or to premature birth( if you abuse the nettle in later terms, you can cause contraction of the uterus muscles).During the second and third trimester, you must strictly monitor the amount of "medicine" taken. Since excessive consumption can lead to a thickening of the fetus's blood, allergies( it may seem harmless at first, but eventually can develop into serious problems with the health of the child, especially among children there is an allergy to the flowering of the nettle).
Collecting nettles
Collection should begin in early summer, when the leaves are still young. Often it is produced during flowering, collecting flowers( they are used to treat colds).
Basically, folk medicine uses leaves and the root of the nettle. For the preparation of juice, shoots are also used. Separated from the stem leaves are also dried and used in cooking. The root after harvesting( mainly in autumn) is cleaned, and then dried in well-ventilated areas. It is especially important that the collected plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as they destroy chlorophyll, and it loses many useful properties. Therefore, it is better to dry it under a canopy.
With proper storage, properly harvested and dried nettle can maintain its useful properties for about two years. And put it preferably in paper or tissue bags and keep in a cool place.
Nettle consumption
You can drink nettles during pregnancy as pure broths, and as a herb collection. It is very well combined with raspberries, mint, dill, dandelion. There are no special restrictions on taking tea and it is especially useful for milk yield. But do not drink nettles when pregnancy is up to 12 weeks.
There are also many recipes for cooking( green borscht, seasoning, etc.).It is undesirable to eat fresh leaves of nettle, since you can cause muscle spasm. It is strictly forbidden to use nettle-containing drugs to stop bleeding in the area of the uterus or appendages, as this will only strengthen it due to its ability to tonify. To prevent and treat anemia, you can drink herbal tea.
As a cosmetic product of nettle during pregnancy is indispensable. Broths for hair, a variety of masks will help take care of yourself without the use of harmful cosmetics. Burdock oil with nettle is especially useful. It strengthens the hair roots, improves the structure, stimulates growth, prevents loss. This is important in pregnancy and breastfeeding, because often because of a lack of vitamins in women, there are skin problems and strong hair loss.
Very quickly lose weight and restore the old look will help the decoction of nettles. It stimulates metabolism, removes toxins from the body.
Useful recipes
Useful lactation tea:
- Take dried nettle leaves, raspberries, dried alfalfa, oat straw, peppermint( all one to one).
- Stir and store in a dry and dark place.
- Brewing and boiling for about an hour.
- You can drink both chilled and hot in combination with honey or sugar.
To restore the uterus after delivery, take the infusion:
- The leaves of the nettle are steamed with water at a ratio of 1: 100.
- Take three meals a day after meals.
To get rid of hair loss use such infusion of nettle dioecious:
- 1 tbsp.l. Stinging nettle with a glass of hot water.
- It's time to give an hour and a half.
- Rub in the head after washing hair.
Nettle during pregnancy can both help and hurt. Remember this. Be healthy!