Why Nettle Might Be the Most Underrated Herb for Your Cycle

Stinging nettle has more iron than most red meat. That alone should be reason enough to pay attention to it, but there's more to the story.

When nettle is used in a steam blend, that iron gets absorbed through the tissue and goes straight to work supporting blood building, especially after a heavy period. Nettle is also considered a blood tonic, which means it does more than deliver a single nutrient. It nourishes and strengthens the body at a foundational level, not just in the moment you're using it.

Most women have never heard of using a plant this way. Your grandmother's generation probably knew. Herbal traditions across cultures have relied on nettle for centuries, long before anyone called it a "superfood" or packaged it into a capsule.

If you deal with heavy periods, fatigue after your cycle, or you're just looking for a foundational herb to build a routine around, nettle is one of the simplest and most effective places to start.

My Goddess Energy blend includes nettle as one of its core herbs, specifically for women who want that deeper nourishment built into their steam practice. If you want to feel the difference consistency makes, that's where I'd point you first.

If you'd rather start simple and add nettle to your own tea rotation first, dried nettle leaf is easy to find and inexpensive.