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Nettle as a Restorative Herb for Minerals, Vitality, and Long-Term Healing with Juliet Howard
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- Herbs with Rosalee
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- Jun 3, 2026
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- 3568
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Summary
What can an old fairy tale teach us about one of herbalism’s most trusted plants? In this episode, herbalist and storyteller Juliet Howard shares one of my favorite stories, "The Wild Swans," an old tale in which stinging nettle ( Urtica dioica ) plays a central role in healing, devotion, and liberation. From there, our conversation unfolds into a rich exploration of nettle’s gifts—from its nourishing minerals and restorative qualities to its role as a fiber plant, natural dye, and lifelong herbal companion. Through story, personal experience, and practical herbal wisdom, Juliet reveals why stinging nettle remains such a treasured herbal ally. Along the way, she offers a thoughtful reminder that some of the most meaningful healing happens slowly, through relationship, consistency, and practice. Juliet also shares her Heavy Nettle Daily Tonic, combining nettle with a few beloved herbal allies to make a deeply nourishing infusion. You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here . By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Why stinging nettle is a gateway herb for so many herbalists ► How nettle is able to break real-life “enchantments” and help bring you back into yourself ► Why nettle works best as a long-term herbal ally ► A simple daily practice that can transform your relationship with this common weed ► What it means to think of plants as friends (rather than simply as resources) ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know her, Juliet’s relationship to the wisdom and magic of the plant world began at a very early age while living on the wild cliffs of the Oregon coast. The purpose of her work is to help people come home to themselves through fostering deeper relationships to plants and the natural world. It is her strong conviction that plants…