Hemp Nettle Herb / Galeopsis Tetrahit / Organic HEMP NETTLE Herb / Dried Bulk Herb / Herbal Tea
Origin: Bulgaria Botanical Name: Galeopsis Tetrahit Other Names: Brittlestem hempnettle, Bastard hemp, Hemp dead nettle, Bee-nettle, Dog-nettle
Galeopsis tetrahit, the common hemp-nettle is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe and northwestern Asia. It is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 1 m tall; it is a pioneer species and thrives on disturbed sites or roadsides. The plant looks like mint but is taller. The stems have reflexed hairs and swollen nodes. In cross section, the stem is square. The leaves are rhombic to elliptic, with coarsely to bluntly serrate edges.
Using: 1-2 teaspoon of Hemp Nettle Herb pour 400 ml of boiling water. Infuse for about 15 minutes and strain.
Traditional Use
Common hemp nettle is a wild herb of European fields and forest edges, related to mint. It is traditionally used:
To support the respiratory system and clear, comfortable breathing in the cold season
To soothe the throat
As a tonic for strength and vitality
Harvest & Character
Cut dried flowering stems with leaves and small pink-purple flowers.
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