Herbal Infusion (with stinging nettles)
Our beloved Eliza Graham of Brookfield Wellbeing shared this medicinal infusion recipe with us! An herbal infusion is a large amount of dried herb (leaves or flowers) brewed for a long time. Infusions are an inexpensive and effective way of getting bioavailable, bone supportive vitamins and minerals into our diets. Here, we make it with stinging nettles, which is amazing for bone health, but you could also make it with red clover leaves or holy basil.
stinging nettle infusion
Servings
4servings
Servings
4servings
Ingredients
  • 2-3tsp. driedchopped nettle leaves, or small handful
  • 1quart water
Instructions
  1. Combine nettle leaves in a one quart Mason jar.
  2. Fill the jar with boiling water. Lightly cover with jar lid until it cools, then fully put the lid on and refrigerate. Let steep for 4-12 hours in the fridge.
Recipe Notes

After cooling, the infusion will keep in the fridge for 3 days. You can reheat infusions to enjoy them hot, or in the summer, drink them iced. Enjoy 2-4 cups/day.