Cold nettle drink for natural invigoration and body support
Poletni dnevi kličejo po pijačah, ki ne le osvežijo, ampak tudi poskrbijo za naše dobro počutje in vitalnost. Če iščete napitek, ki poživi telo, podpira naravno razstrupljanje in je hkrati nežen do želodca, je kopriva odlična izbira. Ta cenjena zdravilna rastlina je znana po tem, da krepi kri, spodbuja presnovo in čisti telo. (1*,2*,3*) Poleg tega ne vsebuje kofeina, zato je primerna za uživanje kadarkoli v dnevu. Danes predstavljamo preprosto, a okusno poletno različico hladnega napitka iz koprive, ki vas bo napolnil z energijo na povsem naraven način.
Recipe: Cold Nettle Drink for a Natural Boost
Nettle drink has a mild, slightly herbal flavor with refreshing fruity notes – a great choice when you want something different from classic iced teas.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dried nettle leaves (or one nettle tea bag)
- 400 ml boiling water
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)
- 3–4 slices of fresh cucumber
- a few fresh mint leaves
- juice of 1/4 lemon
- ice cubes
Procedure:
- Pour boiling water over the nettles, cover and let stand for 7–8 minutes.
- Strain and add honey and lemon juice.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Before serving, add ice cubes, cucumber slices, and mint leaves to the glass.
The drink is light, refreshing, and full of beneficial substances – suitable for hot summer afternoons, picnics, or as a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.
Safe use and tips
Kopriva je tradicionalno uporabljena za čiščenje telesa, podporo krvi in zmanjševanje utrujenosti. (1*, 3*,4*) Primerna je tudi za otroke, vendar v manjših količinah in ne vsak dan.
Pri ljudeh z boleznimi ledvic ali motnjami strjevanja krvi je priporočljivo, da se pred redno uporabo posvetujejo z zdravnikom. Svežih kopriv ne uživajte surovih – vedno jih poparite ali prekuhajte.
Conclusion
Cold nettle drink is a wonderful summer refreshment that combines natural invigoration and gentle support for the body in one sip. Its fresh, herbal-citrus flavor will pleasantly surprise you, while also ensuring that your body gets some extra energy and lightness. Try it as part of a morning snack or with a light lunch – and let the power of nature refresh you from the inside out.
Literature: (*)
- Source: Stinging Nettle: the Bad, the Good, the Unknown , (DJ Baumgardner), https://institutionalrepository.aah.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1216&context=jpcrr
2. Source: Urtica dioica Whole Vegetable as a Functional Food Targeting Fat Accumulation and Insulin Resistance-a Preliminary Study in a Mouse Pre-Diabetic Model , (S. Fan, S. Raychaudhuri, O. Kraus, M. Shahinozzaman, L. Lofti, DN Obanda), https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32290353/
3. Source: Community herbal monograph on Urtica dioica L.; Urtica urens L., folium , (EMA), https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10985764/
4. Source: Beyond the Sting: Exploring the Benefits of Stinging Nettles , (R. Younger), https://www.wishgardenherbs.com/blogs/wishgarden/nettle-urtica-dioica-gracilis
5. Source: Stinging Nettle – Uses, Side Effects, and More , (WebMD), https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-664/stinging-nettle
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