Nettle Leaf Organic

Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)

Nettle is one of those plants that demands your attention — sometimes quite literally. Its hollow, hair-like trichomes deliver a sharp sting upon contact, a defense mechanism that has earned it the name "stinging nettle" the world over. And yet, once you get past that formidable first impression, you find one of the most generous and historically significant plants in the herbal kingdom.

Originally native to Europe, nettle has followed human civilization across the globe, taking root in wet environments and moist soils on nearly every continent. It has fed people as a wild food, clothed them — its fibers long considered comparable in quality to flax and hemp across Northern Europe — and supported their wellbeing as a beloved herbal tea for centuries. Few plants have offered so much, in so many ways, for so long.

Our organic nettle leaf is harvested in spring from established, deep-rooted stands in Europe, collected at the ideal moment — after the plant has had time to mature, but before it flowers and its energy shifts. The result is a leaf that steeps into a tea with a beautiful amber hue and a rich, deeply vegetal flavor that speaks to its exceptional nutritional character. It is a grounding, nourishing cup — the kind that feels like it is doing something good.

Nettle leaf is wonderfully versatile in the herbal kitchen. Steep it on its own, blend it with other herbs, or add it to soups and broths for a quiet nutritional boost. It pairs naturally with herbs like raspberry leaf, oat straw, and red clover in nourishing infusion blends.

Precautions: No known precautions. As with all herbal products, we recommend consulting a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications.