Foundation Care Series: Nettles Infusions
- brittanymahoney
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Nettle Infusion: A Mineral-Rich Ally for Nutrient Depletion
Depletion is pretty rampant in our day. I see it often in my clients and have experienced it in myself. Nutrient imbalance, particularly mineral imbalance, is incredibly important, which is why my work involves not only homeopathic remedies but also nourishing the body deeply with actual minerals and nutrient to support healing. In this, my work is deeply holistic.
Why Nutrient Depletion Is So Common
And it makes sense, right? Our farming practices leave a lot to be desired when it comes to renewing the earth that grows our food. Animals are farmed in unhygienic packs, fed the cheapest feed possible, and given growth hormones to produce more - but not better - meat. Fad diets and food intolerances cut out a wide swath of otherwise nourishing foods.
Stress only adds to it.
Does this sound familiar? Your alarm jolts you out of sleep that you desperately needed, but it was restless and left you feeling more tired than you were the night before. Your days are packed with responsibilities, activities, and never-ending appointments. Your body is fried, from head to toe you’re exhausted, but you push through because time waits for no man.
Meals are spent multitasking or, at the very least, hurried through. On the rare chance you get a moment to sit and rest, you find yourself restless and end up doomscrolling. You feel wired, guilty, and lazy, so you power up to find the next task.
Life lived this way absolutely would leave you depleted. You’re not alone. And it’s not hopeless.
Enter the Nettle Infusion
This is one of the first recommendations I make to nearly all of my clients.
This liquid powerhouse is here to deeply nourish your body and energize you. It is absolutely packed with minerals and vitamins that support your liver, kidneys, blood, and adrenals. It is deeply supportive for:
Allergies
Milk production in nursing mamas
Prostate health
Blood pressure balance
Fatigue and more
Nettles contain calcium, potassium, magnesium, B-complex, C-complex, zinc, manganese, boron, and so much more.
One quart helps you reach or come close to your RDA for many crucial nutrients including calcium and magnesium — all in an easily digestible form that takes mere minutes to prepare.
Gentle but Powerful
Nettle infusions are generally well tolerated, but nettles can have drying properties. With this, I simply mean if you have dry skin, mouth or mucous membranes it may exacerbate that a bit. In my one-on-one work I take that into account and make suggestions to balance out the drying properties, if necessary. Aloe Vera and Marshmallow Root are two herbs that work well to balance it, allowing one to get all the benefits of Nettles infusions without feeling as though they are withering up.
Nettles is deeply nourishing and it is such a powerhouse it is worth it to give it a try even if you have some symptoms of dryness. I have some dry skin and have tolerated it very well while taking marshmallow root tincture alongside.
On the other hand - if you find you are sweaty, have too much saliva, hay fever with running nose and or just feel damp and hot all the time - this may be even more perfect for you on it's own.
Start slowly. I recommend one cup a day for a week and gradually work up to 1 quart a day. If you feel it’s drying you out, listen to your body and stop.
But This Isn’t Homeopathy...
You’re completely right. Homeopathic remedies are highly diluted substances that provide information to the body, acting as a stimulus for healing. Remedies (with the exception of very low potencies) don’t deliver measurable doses of anything to the body.
Nettles are herbal and nutritional support - completely different - but still a massive part of my work. When I make nutritional recommendations, I’m supporting the body’s ability to carry out the healing we’re asking for with remedies.
This is what I consider Foundational Care in my work as a homeopath.
How to Make a Nettle Infusion
Making nettles is easy:
Measure 1 oz by weight (about 1 cup of dried loose herb) into a 1-quart mason jar.
Fill with nearly boiling water.
Cover and steep for 4 hours or overnight.
Strain and drink.
You can store strained nettles in the fridge for up to 3 days. I like it fresh best, but larger batches help on busy days.
My favorite sources for nettles: Mountain Rose Herbs or Frontier Co-Op on Amazon. Pro tip: A straining lid makes the process even easier.
The used leaves can be reused for another, weaker infusion if you like.
Dosing Suggestions
Adults: 1 quart a day for 4–6 weeks, then 2–3 quarts a week for maintenance.
Kids: Start with 1/2 cup and work up to 1–2 cups a day, then taper back to maintenance.
The taste is similar to spinach. I enjoy it plain or sweetened with a little blackstrap molasses (another nutrient-dense powerhouse).
If you want more personalized guidance on nutrient support and homeopathic care, book a Root Session with me — we’ll create a customized care plan to support your body’s natural healing.
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