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June: Leaves are full and mature, flowering and growth continue.
Amazon nettle is traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon for food and medicine. Considered a remedy to strengthen the body and improve metabolism.
Grows in humid tropical forests of the Amazon. Leaves and stems have stinging hairs, so handle carefully when harvesting. Optimal harvesting time is the active growth period in spring and summer.
Harvest young shoots and leaves during the growing season for food and medicinal use. Recommended to collect in dry weather in the morning to preserve freshness and benefits.
Use protective gloves to avoid burns from stinging hairs on the plant. Collect only healthy and undamaged leaves.
To remove sting, leaves are scalded with boiling water or heat-treated. Dried leaves are used for teas and infusions with tonic effects.
Amazon nettle soup (Boiling)
Nutritious soup with distinct tropical nettle aroma
Nutritious soup with distinct tropical nettle aroma
1. Wash and scald 200 g young leaves.
2. Boil vegetable broth, add potatoes and onions, cook 15 minutes.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook 5 more minutes.
4. Serve hot with herbs and lime.
2. Boil vegetable broth, add potatoes and onions, cook 15 minutes.
3. Add nettle, salt, cook 5 more minutes.
4. Serve hot with herbs and lime.
Amazon nettle tea (Brewing)
Tonic drink with mild herbal flavor
Tonic drink with mild herbal flavor
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with boiling water.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
Nettle fritters (Frying)
Tasty and healthy nettle fritters
Tasty and healthy nettle fritters
1. Boil 250 g leaves, chop finely.
2. Mix with flour, eggs, and spices.
3. Fry until golden brown.
2. Mix with flour, eggs, and spices.
3. Fry until golden brown.
Fresh nettle salad (Fresh)
Refreshing salad with mild flavor
Refreshing salad with mild flavor
1. Scald 150 g leaves with boiling water, cool.
2. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. Salt and serve.
2. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. Salt and serve.