Nettles are a very valuable addition to the diet, they are a very nutritious food that is easily digested and is high in minerals (especially iron) and vitamins (especially A and C).

Medicinal Uses

Nettles have a long history of use in the home as a herbal remedy and nutritious addition to the diet. (...)The whole plant is antiasthmatic, antidandruff, astringent, depurative, diuretic, galactogogue, haemostatic, hypoglycaemic and a stimulating tonic. (...)it is also used to treat anaemia, excessive menstruation, haemorrhoids, arthritis, rheumatism and skin complaints, especially eczema

https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Urtica+dioica

I assume they have to be young nettles, only around at a certain time of year? Or am I wrong?

Awesome.

Maybe you want to check out some #wildherbs.

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30g protein per 100g in wild nettle seeds and hemp.

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