How to Make Nettle Leaf Hair Tonic
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?
Things You'll Need
- 3 cups water
- Pot
- Handful nettle leaves
- Fine sieve or cheesecloth
- Large bowl
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Place three cups of water in a pot and bring it to the boil on the stove.
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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.
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Strain the steeped mixture into a bowl through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
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Mix in one cup of cider vinegar and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
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Tips & Warnings
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.
Omit the lemon juice if you need to go in the sun before you hair dries -- it will bleach your hair.
