Organic Nettle Leaf Tea Bags 100

1. Bring water to a boil and add 4 Organic Nettle Leaf tea bags.
2. Remove from heat and allow to steep for five to ten minutes.
3. Strain and allow to cool. Add essential oils once cool (optional).
4. Massage cooled rinse through scalp and hair. Follow with shampoo and conditioner.

All parts of the nettle have anti-inflammatory and therapeutic effects and are used in the treatment of arthritis, anemia, allergies, joint pain, and even urinary tract infections.3

• Potent scalp inflammation fighter:  Extracts from the leaves of the plant rich in sulfur, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is associated with many scalp conditions, especially eczema. Due to their antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties, stinging nettles can be used as a natural component in eczema medications. Nettles can even work in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), allowing patients to decrease their use of NSAIDs.
• Strengthens the hair: While not as common, in certain parts of the world nettle is used topically to strengthen hair. This is due to nettle leaves and stalks having a rich source of vitamins A, B, and C, minerals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium), and polyphenols, such as phenolic acids and flavonoids.
• Rich in antioxidants: Nettles are rich in antioxidants. In fact, research has found that the antioxidant activity of nettles may induce a decrease in the relative weight of the liver. Antioxidants are great for your overall health, which can impact your hair.
• Can improve dandruff: Nettle has been shown to have antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, which can help to improve conditions like dandruff. Research has shown that the large number of active compounds in this plant may show stronger antibacterial activities than synthetic antimicrobials.6
• Prevents hair loss: Nettle may help to combat two causes of hair loss: DHT and inflammation. Nettle works to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, a precursor to testosterone which is the culprit in androgenetic hair loss. Second, inflammation is an important etiologic factor of hair loss. Many types of hair loss are characterized by chronic inflammation, so the anti-inflammatory properties of nettle may help to reduce this.
• May contribute to hair growth: Although there is limited research on the use of stinging nettle for hair growth, one study suggests that it promotes dermal papilla cell growth. The papilla is the part of the hair follicle that regulates hair growth. In addition, the active compound beta sitosterol stimulates growth factors for hair.