Csalán a kiscsibék és kiskacsák eleségében

A csalánt nemcsak teának ismertük. Mama apróra vágta, összekeverte máléliszttel, és azt kapták a kiscsibék meg a kiskacsák. Gyerekként ezt éppolyan természetesnek láttam, mint azt, hogy a kertben minden növénynek megvolt a maga helye.

Traditional Nettle Purée

 Here is how to prepare nettle purée at home: First, young nettle leaves are carefully collected, preferably using gloves to avoid stings. The leaves are then thoroughly washed. Next, the nettles are briefly boiled in salted water for a few minutes until they...

Nettle – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Traditional uses in folk medicine: Very important in Romanian spring cuisine: nettle purée (“piure de urzici”) is a traditional seasonal dish. Used as a spring detoxifying remedy and for treating anemia due to its iron content. Nettle tea is used as a diuretic and for...

Nettle – Botanical Profile

Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica L., Urticaceae Family Distribution and Habitat Stinging Nettle is native to Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America. Grows in nitrogen-rich soils, roadsides, forests, and disturbed areas. Botanical and Morphological Description...