Nettle Soup

Urtica dioica (soup)

Family: Urticaceae Evidence: B tea

Cooked nettle soup — a Northern European spring tradition. Cooking deactivates the stinging hairs. Rich in iron, calcium, and chlorophyll. Tastes like rich spinach soup.

Safety Profile

PregnancyLikely Safe
BreastfeedingLikely Safe
PediatricSafe

Contraindications

Use gloves when handling raw nettles.

Interactions

Blood thinners, BP meds, diabetes drugs.

Side Effects

Very safe when cooked. Nutritious.

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