Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) gets its name from hollow needle-like trichomes on its fresh leaves that inject histamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, and formic acid when touched — causing a brief stinging sensation.
Whole leaves cannot lie. When a leaf is ground into powder, it becomes difficult to verify quality, origin, or purity — inferior leaves and fillers all look the same once powdered. Whole leaves are exactly what they appear to be. They also retain a broader spectrum of volatile compounds and nutrients that are partially destroyed during grinding.
Our Stinging Nettle Leaf Tea is wild-harvested from the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. This specific region matters because:
- The soil has no history of pesticide or chemical fertiliser use
- Air quality at harvest reads 20–30 AQI — among the cleanest in India
- Glacial meltwater naturally irrigates the growth area
- We source directly from local farming families — no middlemen
Every batch is sent to an independent, third-party laboratory before packaging. Testing covers:
- Heavy metals — including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury
- Pesticide residue — screened against standard safety limits
- Microbial contamination — including total plate count, E. coli, and mould
We do not self-certify and we do not skip batches. The lab certificate is available on request at parvatamorganics@gmail.com. Our FSSAI licence number is 12625006000489.
Parvatam Stinging Nettle Leaf Tea contains 100% whole dried Nettle leaves — nothing else. No preservatives to extend shelf life. No artificial flavouring to mask inferior quality. No fillers, binders, or colour agents.
If it is not a Nettle leaf from the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, it is not in this packet.
Per 100ml brewed (approximate values, as printed on our product label):
- Vitamin A: 16–19µg (RAE)
- Beta-Carotene: 10–50µg
- Vitamin K: 44–87µg
- Vitamin C: Trace–10mg
- Calcium: 5–19mg
- Iron: 0.1–0.6mg
- Folate: 1–4µg
- Magnesium: 4–7mg
- Potassium: 25–30mg
- Phosphorus: 6–12mg
- Zinc: 0.03mg
- Sodium: 0.3mg
Stinging Nettle contains flavonoids and phenolic acids shown in laboratory studies to reduce inflammatory markers involved in joint pain. One small double-blind randomised trial found that direct application of nettle leaf to an arthritic joint significantly reduced pain vs placebo. Ten clinical trials evaluating nettle for osteoarthritis have been conducted with mixed results.
Large-scale confirmatory evidence remains limited — most studies use concentrated extracts, not brewed tea. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Consult your physician if you have a joint condition.
Each cup provides Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc — nutrients with documented roles in skin cell turnover and hair follicle health. Nettle also contains silica, magnesium, and calcium which may be beneficial for healthy hair.
However, there is very little proof specifically supporting brewed nettle tea for hair loss — most studies use concentrated extracts. Individual results vary.
Our label lists support for women’s health — including anaemia, menstruation, and fertility — as traditional benefits. The anaemia claim is most nutritionally grounded: each cup provides Iron (0.1–0.6mg) and Folate (1–4µg), both essential for red blood cell production.
For hormonal effects, a 2014 clinical study of 40 women with hyperandrogenism found nettle extract reduced testosterone and improved menstrual function — but used 300–600mg of dried root extract daily, far more potent than brewed leaf tea. Consult your doctor before use if you have a diagnosed hormonal condition.
Results vary significantly by individual. Based on customer feedback:
- Week 1–2: Improved digestion and hydration
- Week 3–6: Improved energy, particularly in those low on iron or folate
- Week 6–8+: Skin and hair changes, if they occur, typically appear around this point
These are customer reports — not clinical data for brewed tea. This product is not intended to treat or cure any disease.