Purple nettle isn’t just useful to humans. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and pollinators, boosting local biodiversity. Composted, it becomes a natural fertilizer, rich in nutrients for your plants.
It’s a sort of discreet little ally that works in your garden, very gently.
How to use it on a daily basis?
- As an infusion : 1 tablespoon of fresh or dried leaves in 250 ml of hot water. Let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- In the kitchen : Add a few washed leaves to your salads or soups.
- For external use : Crush a few leaves and apply them to the skin to relieve a sting, sunburn or a small wound.
Far from being an intruder in your garden, purple nettle is a true natural Swiss army knife. Between its health benefits, its nutritional richness, its soothing properties and its usefulness for biodiversity, it fully deserves the nickname « garden treasure » . So, the next time you come across it… bend down, pick it, and let it surprise you.
