NETTLE

Urtica dioica, Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle, Gerrais, Isirgan, Kazink, Ortiga, Grande Ortie, Ortie, Urtiga, Chichicaste, and Brennessel

Nettle is a common botanical, native to Africa and western Asia. It has since become naturalized across the globe and can be found wild in many parts of the world. It grows in temperate climates, preferring shady regions with moist soil. Stinging hairs cover the live plant, helping to protect it from predation. When touched, the hairs cause stinging welts due to the content of formic acid. While the stings can be painful, they don’t last long and rarely cause serious harm.

After being picked, the acid deteriorates quickly and the stinging hairs begin losing potency within minutes. The harvested leaves are a favorite source of medicine and have also been used for centuries for food and fabric. The healing powers of nettle are well steeped in the folklore and traditions of various cultures. In one fairytale, The Wild Swans, the heroine is tasked with weaving shirts of nettle leaf in order to cure her eleven brothers who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother.

Medicinal: Fatigue & Exhaustion, Focus & Concentration, Skin & Hair, Circulation, Detox

Magical: Protection, Healing, Lust, Exorcism

Directions: Use 1Tsp per cup. Cover and infuse for 10 min. Drink 2-3 times a day or when needed.

For severe health conditions consult with a naturopathic or Homeopathic doctor.

Made in Montreal

ROSE PETALS 

Rosa spp (centifolia, gallica, _and damascena_ are the most common varieties), Provence Rose, French Rose, Cabbage Rose, Red Rose, and Pink Rose.

The rose has been valued for its beauty and its perfume for thousands of years. Because rose oil deteriorates rapidly with exposure to sun and wind, the content is highest on the first morning when the flower opens. Rose petals picked for distillation are picked manually, day by day, at or just before sunrise.