Iron in herbs / 1994

Botanical name: 
Urtica dioica
Problems: 
Anemia

Date: Sun, 31 Jul 1994 17:59:36 BST
Sender: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants discussion list <HERB.TREARN.BITNET>
From: Christopher Hedley <christopher.GN.APC.ORG>
Subject: Iron in herbs

Stinging Nettle soup or juice is unbeatable. I use it for all cases of iron deficiency, anaemia and for prophylaxis in pregnancy.

or try a really nice iron tonic;

soak equal amounts of fresh nettle tops and organic apricots in good red wine, with a little bitter orange peel added. Soak for two weeks, strain and store in a cool place, Dose 1 or 2 desertspoons twice daily...and see the colour come back before your eyes.

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Christopher