Stinging nettles have been used as a home remedy for centuries. Records exist that show nettles were used as early as 300 B.C. as a treatment for snake bites, arthritis and baldness. Today, herbalists prescribe nettles for hair growth, restoration of natural hair color and as an anti-dandruff treatment. They say you can make your own hair tonic out of nettles to fight a flaky scalp, renew your hair's natural luster and promote healthy hair growth. Does this Spark an idea?
Place three cups of water in a pot and bring it to the boil on the stove.
Add a handful of nettle leaves to the water once it comes to a full boil, then remove the pot from heat. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
Strain the steeped mixture into a bowl through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
Mix in one cup of cider vinegar and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
Tips
- Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and apply it to your hair just before you get out of the shower, but do not rinse it out.
Warning
- Omit the lemon juice if you need to go in the sun before you hair dries -- it will bleach your hair.
