Purple Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum): Benefits, Uses & How to Make Tea

• 1 handful of fresh purple dead nettle (or 1 tablespoon dried)
• 1 cup of boiling water
• Optional: honey or lemon for taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the leaves and flowers gently if harvested fresh.
2. Place the nettle in a teacup or teapot.
3. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the herb.
4. Cover and let steep for 10–15 minutes.
5. Strain, sweeten if desired, and enjoy!

🌿 You can drink this tea up to 2 times a day, especially during allergy season or for general wellness.

🧄 Purple Dead Nettle Herb Butter (Easy Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh purple dead nettle leaves (rinsed and chopped)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) – or ghee/coconut oil
• 1 small clove of garlic (optional, minced)
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mash the softened butter.
2. Stir in the chopped dead nettle, garlic (if using), and salt.
3. Mix until smooth and green-flecked.
4. Store in the fridge, or use immediately on warm toast, veggies, or rice!

💡 Tip: Add it to baked potatoes, over scrambled eggs, or melt a spoonful into soups!

🌼 Other Ways to Use Purple Dead Nettle

• Add to salads or smoothies: The young leaves are tender and mild in flavor.
• Make a salve: Infuse the plant in oil and use it for minor skin irritations.
• Dry it: For tea or herbal blends later in the year.
• Tincture it: Preserve its healing properties in alcohol or glycerin.

🧺 Final Tips for Foraging

• Only pick from clean areas—avoid roadsides or treated lawns.
• Harvest early in the season when the leaves are most tender.
• Use fresh or dry the leaves for later use.

Purple dead nettle is proof that powerful healing can be found right under your feet. Whether you sip it as a tea, toss it into a salad, or infuse it in oil, it’s a simple and beautiful way to reconnect with nature’s medicine.

🌿 Curious about Nettles and their incredible healing power? From foraging tips to health benefits and how to use them safely—this guide has it all! ✅