The use of nettle has been recorded as far back as the Bronze Age (3,000 B.C.–1200 B.C.).
Between 58 B.C. and 45 B.C., there are records of nettle’s stinging properties, assisting Julius Caesar’s troops in staying awake and alert during the night.
From Elf Shots to Superfood: The Journey of the Humble Nettle
Low in calories, nettle is also used for everything from arthritis to digestion. A nettle soup recipe included.
Only pros should even think of foraging for stinging nettles without ample protection. alicja neumiler/shutterstock
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Nicole James is a freelance journalist for The Epoch Times based in Australia. She is an award-winning short story writer, journalist, columnist, and editor. Her work has appeared in newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald, Sun-Herald, The Australian, the Sunday Times, and the Sunday Telegraph. She holds a BA Communications majoring in journalism and two post graduate degrees, one in creative writing.
