Why is nettles burning? For children, this issue becomes particularly relevant when blisters swell on the feet and hands, which itch, itch and spoil the mood when recalling unpleasant moments in life.
Nettle growing on roads, in wastelands, near fences and dwellings, seemingly harmless at first glance, does not form large thickets, which does not prevent frolicing kids and inattentive passers-by from falling into its green "arms". It is the property of the nettle to burn that determines its general destruction by available means at hand: a sickle, a shovel, a scythe. Oh, this nettle! Why burns, thereby causing a negative attitude towards her?
What is the value of nettle?
Nettle, which many consider a weed, is actually a valuable medicinal plant, rich in vitamins C, K, A, it stops bleeding, and is an excellent remedy for vitamin deficiency. No wonder the people believe that nettles will replace 7 doctors.
Why does nettle burn if it is so healthy? It is so arranged by nature. Containing many essential trace elements (calcium, potassium, manganese, iron, iodine, copper, sodium, chromium), this herb stimulates the metabolism, helps increase immunity. In terms of iron content, nettle is inferior to many medications. Not everyone knows that such a burning plant stimulates the active building of muscle mass. But everyone knows how malicious nettles are. Why is such a healthy plant burning? What can you do ... But nettle stimulates appetite, lowers blood sugar, stimulates the production of interferons that protect the body from viruses, is used in cosmetics; It is an effective hair care product.
Stinging nettle to strengthen hair
To strengthen the hair with a liter of boiling water, pour about 150 grams of nettle, add a spoonful of thick honey to the resulting composition and insist for about an hour. After the broth is filtered, divided into several parts. When washing your hair in warm rinse water, dissolve 2 cups of the product. Nettle rinse gives the hair strength, shine and silkiness.
Nettle effect on the body
Due to the content of formic acid, this herb has a general cleansing effect.
In ancient times, a person who had frostbite was wrapped in a nettle blanket, which often saved the latter from death. The protein content in such a natural medicine is two times higher than in legumes. Nettle strengthens the walls of blood vessels, useful for the bladder, kidneys, liver; this healthy herb normalizes the female cycle and increases the amount of milk in nursing mothers. Due to the content of lignin polysaccharides and cellulose, nettle promotes the rapid elimination of toxins from the body.
Nettle in the folk industry
In ancient times, strong strings, ropes, fishing nets were made from the fibers of stalks of nettles. To do this, they cultivated a special kind of nettle - rami, which burns very hard. To clean it, people even wear special, very tight clothes. This type of grass is so high that even a horse can hide in its thickets.
Her young shoots are edible; fish and meat wrapped in nettle leaves are better preserved; dishes washed with such grass shine like brand new. Despite such useful qualities, nevertheless one, but a very big minus is the nettle plant. Why is she burning? Perhaps in this way the plant is trying to protect itself. On some islands of the Indian Ocean and in India, nettle burn is similar to the bite of a poisonous snake. What burns such a seemingly harmless plant? Obvious spikes and spikes seem to have no nettles. Why is nettles burning?
Stinging Nettle Secret
In fact, nettles have thorns, only they are very small, they can even be called “hairs”. In each of them is hidden a kind of tiny “bottle”, the contents of which are burning acid, characterized by a complex chemical composition. The neck of such a “vessel” is very sharp, when it comes into contact with the skin, it immediately digs into it, breaking inside and thus releasing the burning fluid.
The result of contact with nettles is the appearance of redness and blisters on the skin of the hands and feet, and tears of pain and resentment in the eyes, and in my head the question: who invented such a malicious nettle? Why is it burning without warning and cruel? Nettle burns practically do no harm. In England, the World Cup for eating nettles is even held, and in the form in which it grows in nature, without any processing.
Nettle that does not burn
How to make nettle not burn? Grass loses its malignant properties if scalded with boiling water. By the way, in this condition, it is a very nutritious and useful feed for livestock. For the first spring cabbage nettle is simply an indispensable component. In addition, it appears before meadow sorrel and garden greens. The use of nettles subject to certain rules is absolutely safe. Its leaves can be boiled, dried, frozen or consumed fresh. Dried leaves are an excellent component for a fragrant healthy tea, for the preparation of which you just need to pour boiling water and leave for 10 minutes.
If the nettle is intended for long-term storage, dried leaves should be crushed in a blender or using a mortar and place the crushed raw materials in an airtight container. Such a workpiece can also be used as seasoning for first courses or salads.