E217 - Nettle as Food, Medicine, and Relationship with Mary Blue

Stinging nettle has a reputation as a mineral-rich powerhouse—but what happens when you drink it every day for decades?

For many herbalists, stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of the first plants they fall in love with—and for herbalist Mary Blue, that relationship has only deepened over time. In this episode, I sit down with Mary to explore the many ways stinging nettle can nourish and support the body, as well as what it means to build such a deep, lasting relationship with a single plant.

Mary shares stories from her decades of work...