Dry Nettle by Hanging I dry my nettle by dividing it into smaller bundles, tying at the bottom, and hanging upside down in my airing cupboard, or in front of a south facing window. It does not take long to dry it this way and doesn't take up much room.
After the nettle is dry I remove the leaves from the stem, and store them in an air tight jar. |
This great book is packed full of information about the stinging nettle plant and how to use it for a wide range of purposes, from compost, to cooking incorporating nettle, to hair conditioner; you will never look at the humble stinging nettle plant the same way again....
A book that fully explores the benefits of stinging nettle. |
Nicholas Culpepper - Culpeppers Complete Herbal
The quote in the speech bubble above is from 'Culpepper's Complete Herbal' published in 1653, it is a comprehensive guide to many plants and their herbal properties.
It is published now as it was back then and makes for an intersting read, with good information and pictures of the plants featured, it will also make you laugh out loud with some of it's it's odd old-fashioned notions. |